Indene compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their therapeutic applications

ABSTRACT

Provided herein are an indene compound, e.g., a compound of Formula (I), and a pharmaceutical composition thereof. Also provided herein is a method of their use for treating, preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a fibrotic disease.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 63/038,737, filed Jun. 12, 2020; the disclosure of whichis incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

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FIELD

Provided herein are an indene compound and a pharmaceutical compositionthereof. Also provided herein is a method of their use for treating,preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a fibrotic disease.

BACKGROUND

Fibrosis is the accumulation of extracellular matrix components inorgans or tissues, changing their structures and leading to a disruptionof normal functions, and, in many cases, ultimately leading to organfailure and death. Hernandez-Gea et al., Annu. Rev. Pathol. 2011, 6,425-56; Makarev et al., Cell Cycle 2016, 15, 1667-73. Fibrosis can occurin almost any organ or tissue and is associated with a wide variety ofdiseases, contributing to up to 45% of deaths in the developed world.Mehal et al., Nat. Med. 2011, 17, 552-3; Makarev et al., Cell Cycle2016, 15, 1667-73.

NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) is a progressive disease caused byexcessive fat accumulation in the liver, unrelated to alcohol use, thatinduces chronic inflammation and damage (ballooning) of hepatocytes,resulting in fibrosis that can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, anddeath. Roenn, Clin. Liver Dis. (Hoboken) 2018, 12, 35-6; Sheka et al.,JAMA 2020, 323, 1175-83. The stage of liver fibrosis is a strongpredictor of clinical outcomes inpatients with NASH. Angulo et al.,Hepatology 1999, 30, 1356-62; Dulai et al., Hepatology 2017, 65,1557-65. Ongoing persistence of obesity with increasing rates ofdiabetes is expected to increase the prevalence of NASH dramatically incoming years, and the disease is projected to become the leading causeof liver transplants in the US. Roenn, Clin. Liver Dis. (Hoboken) 2018,12, 35-6; Sheka et al., JAMA 2020, 323, 1175-83. There are currently noFDA-approved therapies for NASH. Id. Therefore, there is a need for aneffective therapy for treating a fibrotic disease, in particular, NASH.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

Provided herein is a compound of Formula (I):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

R¹ is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c),—C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), or heteroaryl; wherein R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c)are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl,C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently (a) hydrogen, deuterium,cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or(c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a),—OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a),—OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c);

R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene or heteroarylene;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —N(R^(X))—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl,            C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or            heterocyclyl; or    -   (iii) X is —N(R)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, C₂₋₆ alkenylene, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkylene, orheterocyclylene; and each R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), and R^(1d) isindependently hydrogen, deuterium, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl; or R^(1a) and R^(1c) together with the C and N atoms towhich they are attached form heterocyclyl; or R^(1b) and R^(1c) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, alkynyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkylene, aryl, arylene, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylene,heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylene is optionally substituted with one ormore, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q,wherein each Q is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl,each of which is further optionally substituted with one or more, in oneembodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q^(a); and (c)—C(O)R^(a), —C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a),—C(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —C(S)R^(a), —C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a), —OC(O)OR^(a), —OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a),—OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(S)R^(a), —OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a), —OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d), —NR^(a)C(NR^(d))NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a), —S(O)₂R^(a),—S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein each R^(a), R^(b),R^(c), and R^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionallysubstituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, orfour, substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c) together with the Natom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q^(a);

wherein each Q^(a) is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl; and(c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e), —C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —C(O)SR^(e),—C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e), —C(S)OR^(e), —C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e), —OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(O)SR^(e),—OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e), —OC(S)OR^(e), —OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e), —OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(O)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f), —NR^(e)C(NR^(h))NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)C(S)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(S)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—NRS(O)R^(h), —NRS(O)₂R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e), —S(O)₂R^(e),—S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and —S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein each R^(e), R^(f),R^(g), and R^(h) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (iii) R^(f) and R^(g) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl.

Also provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising acompound of Formula (I), or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, amixture of two or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two ormore tautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; and apharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Additionally provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, orameliorating one or more symptoms of a fibrotic disease in a subject,comprising administering to the subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), or anenantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a mixture of two or morediastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or anisotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

Furthermore, provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, orameliorating one or more symptoms of a proliferative disease in asubject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), or anenantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a mixture of two or morediastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or anisotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

Provided herein is a method of inhibiting the growth of a cell,comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of a compound ofFormula (I), or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

Provided herein is a method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating oneor more symptoms of a fibrotic disease in a subject, comprisingadministering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of a compound of Formula (I-A):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

R¹ is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R² is —CN, —C(O)OR^(2a),—C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), orheteroaryl; wherein R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) are each independentlyhydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R³, R⁴, R⁵, andR⁶ are each independently (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, ornitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c)—C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a),—OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(a)C(O)R^(d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)C(R^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d),—NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a),—S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a), —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c);

each R⁷ is independently (a) deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a),—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a),—OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))R^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); or two adjacent R⁷ togetherwith the phenyl group to which they are attached form naphthyl orbicyclic heteroaryl;

R^(c) is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —OR^(1a), —NR^(1b)R^(1c),or —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d);

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

each R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), and R^(1d) is independently hydrogen,deuterium, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or R^(1a) andR^(1c) together with the C and N atoms to which they are attached formheterocyclyl; or R^(1b) and R^(1c) together with the N atom to whichthey are attached form heterocyclyl;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, alkynyl, cycloalkyl,aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q, wherein each Q is independently selected from: (a)deuterium, cyano, halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl,C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl,and heterocyclyl, each of which is further optionally substituted withone or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituentsQ^(a); and (c) —C(O)R^(a), —C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a),—C(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —C(S)R^(a), —C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a), —OC(O)OR^(a), —OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a),—OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(S)R^(a), —OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a), —OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d), —NR^(a)C(NR^(d))NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a), —S(O)₂R^(a), —S(O)NR^(b),R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein each R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), andR^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c) together with the N atom towhich they are attached form heterocyclyl optionally substituted withone or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituentsQ^(a);

wherein each Q^(a) is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl; and(c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e), —C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —C(O)SR^(e),—C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e), —C(S)OR^(e), —C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e), —OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(O)SR^(e),—OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e), —OC(S)OR^(e), —OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e), —OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h), —R^(e)C(O)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f), —NR^(e)C(NR^(h))RR,—NRC(S)R^(h), —N^(e)C(S)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —NRS(O)R^(h),—NR^(e)S(O)₂R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g),—SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e), —S(O)₂R^(e), —S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and—S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein each R^(e), R^(f), R^(g), and R^(h) isindependently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl,C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl,or heterocyclyl; or (iii) R^(f) and R^(g) together with the N atom towhich they are attached form heterocyclyl.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the effect of malotilate (Mal), and compounds A11 and B9 onbody weight in C57/BL6 mice.

FIG. 2 shows the effect of Mal, and compounds A11 and B9 on the mRNAlevel of α-SMA in C57/BL6 mice.

FIG. 3 shows the effect of Mal, and compounds A11 and B9 on the mRNAlevel of Col1a1 in C57/BL6 mice.

FIG. 4 shows Sirius red pathological staining images of the liversamples of C57/BL6 mice treated with Mal, or compound A11 or B9,indicating that each compound reversed the fibrosis induced by CCl₄.

FIG. 5 shows the effect of Mal and compound A23 on the mRNA level ofα-SMA in C57/BL6 mice.

FIG. 6 shows the effect of Mal and compound A23 on the mRNA level ofCol1a1 in C57/BL6 mice.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

To facilitate understanding of the disclosure set forth herein, a numberof terms are defined below.

Generally, the nomenclature used herein and the laboratory procedures inorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, biology, andpharmacology described herein are those well-known and commonly employedin the art. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific termsused herein generally have the same meaning as commonly understood byone of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs.

The term “subject” refers to an animal, including, but not limited to, aprimate (e.g., human), cow, pig, sheep, goat, horse, dog, cat, rabbit,rat, or mouse. The terms “subject” and “patient” are usedinterchangeably herein in reference, for example, to a mammaliansubject, such as a human subject. In one embodiment, the subject is ahuman.

The terms “treat,” “treating,” and “treatment” are meant to includealleviating or abrogating a disorder, disease, or condition, or one ormore of the symptoms associated with the disorder, disease, orcondition; or alleviating or eradicating the cause(s) of the disorder,disease, or condition itself.

The terms “prevent,” “preventing,” and “prevention” are meant to includea method of delaying and/or precluding the onset of a disorder, disease,or condition, and/or its attendant symptoms; barring a subject fromacquiring a disorder, disease, or condition; or reducing a subject'srisk of acquiring a disorder, disease, or condition.

The terms “alleviate” and “alleviating” refer to easing or reducing oneor more symptoms (e.g., pain) of a disorder, disease, or condition. Theterms can also refer to reducing adverse effects associated with anactive ingredient. Sometimes, the beneficial effects that a subjectderives from a prophylactic or therapeutic agent do not result in a cureof the disorder, disease, or condition.

The term “contacting” or “contact” is meant to refer to bringingtogether of a therapeutic agent and a biological molecule (e.g., aprotein, enzyme, RNA, or DNA), cell, or tissue such that a physiologicaland/or chemical effect takes place as a result of such contact.Contacting can take place in vitro, ex vivo, or in vivo. In oneembodiment, a therapeutic agent is contacted with a biological moleculein vitro to determine the effect of the therapeutic agent on thebiological molecule. In another embodiment, a therapeutic agent iscontacted with a cell in cell culture (in vitro) to determine the effectof the therapeutic agent on the cell. In yet another embodiment, thecontacting of a therapeutic agent with a biological molecule, cell, ortissue includes the administration of a therapeutic agent to a subjecthaving the biological molecule, cell, or tissue to be contacted.

The term “therapeutically effective amount” or “effective amount” ismeant to include the amount of a compound that, when administered, issufficient to prevent development of, or alleviate to some extent, oneor more of the symptoms of the disorder, disease, or condition beingtreated. The term “therapeutically effective amount” or “effectiveamount” also refers to the amount of a compound that is sufficient toelicit a biological or medical response of a biological molecule (e.g.,a protein, enzyme, RNA, or DNA), cell, tissue, system, animal, or human,which is being sought by a researcher, veterinarian, medical doctor, orclinician.

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier,” “pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient,” “physiologically acceptable carrier,” or“physiologically acceptable excipient” refers to a pharmaceuticallyacceptable material, composition, or vehicle, such as a liquid or solidfiller, diluent, solvent, or encapsulating material. In one embodiment,each component is “pharmaceutically acceptable” in the sense of beingcompatible with the other ingredients of a pharmaceutical formulation,and suitable for use in contact with the tissue or organ of a subject(e.g., a human) without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergicresponse, immunogenicity, or other problems or complications, andcommensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. See, e.g., Remington:The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 23rd ed.; Adejare Ed.; AcademicPress, 2020; Handbook of Pharmaceutical Excipients, 9th ed.; Sheskey etal., Eds.; Pharmaceutical Press, 2020; Handbook of PharmaceuticalAdditives, 3rd ed.; Ash and Ash Eds.; Synapse Information Resources,2007; Pharmaceutical Preformulation and Formulation, 1st ed.; GibsonEd.; CRC Press, 2015.

The term “about” or “approximately” means an acceptable error for aparticular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art,which depends in part on how the value is measured or determined. Incertain embodiments, the term “about” or “approximately” means within 1,2, or 3 standard deviations. In certain embodiments, the term “about” or“approximately” means within 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%,3%, 2%, 1%, 0.5%, or 0.05% of a given value or range.

The term “alkyl” refers to a linear or branched saturated monovalenthydrocarbon radical, wherein the alkyl is optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q as described herein. For example, C₁₋₆ alkylrefers to a linear saturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 6carbon atoms or a branched saturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 3to 6 carbon atoms. In certain embodiments, the alkyl is a linearsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical that has 1 to 20 (C₁₋₂₀), 1 to15 (C₁₋₁₅), 1 to 10 (C₁₋₁₀), or 1 to 6 (C₁₋₆) carbon atoms, or branchedsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 3 to 20 (C₃₋₂₀), 3 to 15(C₃₋₁₅), 3 to 10 (C₃₋₁₀), or 3 to 6 (C₃₋₆) carbon atoms. As used herein,linear C₁₋₆ and branched C₃₋₆ alkyl groups are also referred as “loweralkyl.” Examples of alkyl groups include, but are not limited to,methyl, ethyl, propyl (including all isomeric forms, e.g., n-propyl andisopropyl), butyl (including all isomeric forms, e.g., n-butyl,isobutyl, sec-butyl, and t-butyl), pentyl (including all isomeric forms,e.g., n-pentyl, isopentyl, sec-pentyl, neopentyl, and tert-pentyl), andhexyl (including all isomeric forms, e.g., n-hexyl, isohexyl, andsec-hexyl).

The terms “alkylene” and “alkanediyl” are used interchangeably herein inreference to a linear or branched saturated divalent hydrocarbonradical, wherein the alkylene is optionally be substituted with one ormore substituents Q as described herein. For example, C₁₋₆ alkylenerefers to a linear saturated divalent hydrocarbon radical of 1 to 6carbon atoms or a branched saturated divalent hydrocarbon radical of 3to 6 carbon atoms. In certain embodiments, the alkylene is a linearsaturated divalent hydrocarbon radical that has 1 to 30 (C₁₋₃₀), 1 to 20(C₁₋₂₀), 1 to 15 (C₁₋₁₅), 1 to 10 (C₁₋₁₀), or 1 to 6 (C₁₋₆) carbonatoms, or branched saturated divalent hydrocarbon radical of 3 to 30(C₃₋₃₀), 3 to 20 (C₃₋₂₀), 3 to 15 (C₃₋₁₅), 3 to 10 (C₃₋₁₀), or 3 to 6(C₃₋₆) carbon atoms. As used herein, linear C₁₋₆ and branched C₃₋₆alkylene groups are also referred as “lower alkylene.” Examples ofalkylene groups include, but are not limited to, methylene, ethylene(including all isomeric forms, e.g., ethan-1,1-diyl and ethan-1,2-diyl),propylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., propan-1,1-diyl,propan-1,2-diyl, and propan-1,3-diyl), butylene (including all isomericforms, e.g., butan-1,1-diyl, butan-1,2-diyl, butan-1,3-diyl, andbutan-1,4-diyl), pentylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,pentan-1,1-diyl, pentan-1,2-diyl, pentan-1,3-diyl, and pentan-1,5-diyl),and hexylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., hexan-1,1-diyl,hexan-1,2-diyl, hexan-1,3-diyl, and hexan-1,6-diyl).

The term “alkenyl” refers to a linear or branched monovalent hydrocarbonradical, which contains one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three,or four, in another embodiment, one, carbon-carbon double bond(s). Thealkenyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q asdescribed herein. The term “alkenyl” embraces radicals having a “cis” or“trans” configuration or a mixture thereof, or alternatively, a “Z” or“E” configuration or a mixture thereof, as appreciated by those ofordinary skill in the art. For example, C₂₋₆ alkenyl refers to a linearunsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or abranched unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 3 to 6 carbonatoms. In certain embodiments, the alkenyl is a linear monovalenthydrocarbon radical of 2 to 20 (C₂₋₂₀), 2 to 15 (C₂₋₁₅), 2 to 10(C₂₋₁₀), or 2 to 6 (C₂₋₆) carbon atoms, or a branched monovalenthydrocarbon radical of 3 to 20 (C₃₋₂₀), 3 to 15 (C₃₋₁₅), 3 to 10(C₃₋₁₀), or 3 to 6 (C₃₋₆) carbon atoms. Examples of alkenyl groupsinclude, but are not limited to, ethenyl, propenyl (including allisomeric forms, e.g., propen-1-yl, propen-2-yl, and allyl), and butenyl(including all isomeric forms, e.g., buten-1-yl, buten-2-yl, buten-3-yl,and 2-buten-1-yl).

The terms “alkenylene” and “alkenediyl” are used interchangeably hereinin reference to a linear or branched divalent hydrocarbon radical, whichcontains one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, inanother embodiment, one, carbon-carbon double bond(s). The alkenylene isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q as describedherein. The term “alkenylene” embraces radicals having a “cis” or“trans” configuration or a mixture thereof, or alternatively, a “Z” or“E” configuration or a mixture thereof, as appreciated by those ofordinary skill in the art. For example, C₂₋₆ alkenylene refers to alinear unsaturated divalent hydrocarbon radical of 2 to 6 carbon atomsor a branched unsaturated divalent hydrocarbon radical of 3 to 6 carbonatoms. In certain embodiments, the alkenylene is a linear divalenthydrocarbon radical of 2 to 30 (C₂₋₃₀), 2 to 20 (C₂₋₂₀), 2 to 15(C₂₋₁₅), 2 to 10 (C₂₋₁₀), or 2 to 6 (C₂₋₆) carbon atoms, or a brancheddivalent hydrocarbon radical of 3 to 30 (C₃₋₃₀), 3 to 20 (C₃₋₂₀), 3 to15 (C₃₋₁₅), 3 to 10 (C₃₋₁₀), or 3 to 6 (C₃₋₆) carbon atoms. Examples ofalkenylene groups include, but are not limited to, ethenylene (includingall isomeric forms, e.g., ethen-1,1-diyl or ethen-1,2-diyl), propenylene(including all isomeric forms, e.g., 1-propen-1,1-diyl,1-propen-1,2-diyl, and 1-propen-1,3-diyl), butenylene (including allisomeric forms, e.g., 1-buten-1,1-diyl, 1-buten-1,2-diyl, and1-buten-1,4-diyl), pentenylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,1-penten-1,1-diyl, 1-penten-1,2-diyl, and 1-penten-1,5-diyl), andhexenylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., 1-hexen-1,1-diyl,1-hexen-1,2-diyl, and 1-hexen-1,6-diyl).

The term “alkynyl” refers to a linear or branched monovalent hydrocarbonradical, which contains one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three,or four, in another embodiment, one, carbon-carbon triple bond(s). Thealkynyl is optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q asdescribed herein. For example, C₂₋₆ alkynyl refers to a linearunsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 2 to 6 carbon atoms or abranched unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon radical of 4 to 6 carbonatoms. In certain embodiments, the alkynyl is a linear monovalenthydrocarbon radical of 2 to 20 (C₂₋₂₀), 2 to 15 (C₂₋₁₅), 2 to 10(C₂₋₁₀), or 2 to 6 (C₂₋₆) carbon atoms, or a branched monovalenthydrocarbon radical of 4 to 20 (C₄₋₂₀), 4 to 15 (C₄₋₁₅), 4 to 10(C₄₋₁₀), or 4 to 6 (C₄₋₆) carbon atoms. Examples of alkynyl groupsinclude, but are not limited to, ethynyl (—C≡CH), propynyl (includingall isomeric forms, e.g., 1-propynyl (—C≡CCH₃) and propargyl(—CH₂C≡CH)), butynyl (including all isomeric forms, e.g., 1-butyn-1-yland 2-butyn-1-yl), pentynyl (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,1-pentyn-1-yl and 1-methyl-2-butyn-1-yl), and hexynyl (including allisomeric forms, e.g., 1-hexyn-1-yl and 2-hexyn-1-yl).

The term “cycloalkyl” refers to a cyclic monovalent hydrocarbon radical,which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q asdescribed herein. In one embodiment, the cycloalkyl is a saturated orunsaturated but non-aromatic, and/or bridged or non-bridged, and/orfused bicyclic group. In certain embodiments, the cycloalkyl has from 3to 20 (C₃₋₂₀), from 3 to 15 (C₃₋₁₅), from 3 to 10 (C₃₋₁₀), or from 3 to7 (C₃₋₇) carbon atoms. In one embodiment, the cycloalkyl is monocyclic.In another embodiment, the cycloalkyl is bicyclic. In yet anotherembodiment, the cycloalkyl is tricyclic. In still another embodiment,the cycloalkyl is polycyclic. Examples of cycloalkyl groups include, butare not limited to, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclopentenyl,cyclohexyl, cyclohexenyl, cyclohexadienyl, cycloheptyl, cycloheptenyl,bicyclo[1.1.1]pentyl, bicyclo[2.1.1]hexyl, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptyl,bicyclo[2.2.2]octyl, decalinyl, and adamantyl.

The terms “cycloalkylene” and “cycloalkanediyl” are used interchangeablyherein in reference to a cyclic divalent hydrocarbon radical, which maybe optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q as describedherein. In one embodiment, cycloalkyl groups may be saturated orunsaturated but non-aromatic, and/or bridged, and/or non-bridged, and/orfused bicyclic groups. In certain embodiments, the cycloalkylene hasfrom 3 to 30 (C₃₋₃₀), 3 to 20 (C₃₋₂₀), from 3 to 15 (C₃₋₁₅), from 3 to10 (C₃₋₁₀), or from 3 to 7 (C₃₋₁₀) carbon atoms. Examples ofcycloalkylene groups include, but are not limited to, cyclopropylene(including all isomeric forms, e.g., cycloprop-1,1-diyl andcycloprop-1,2-diyl), cyclobutylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,cyclobut-1,1-diyl, cyclobut-1,2-diyl, and cyclobut-1,3-diyl),cyclopentylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., cyclopent-1,1-diyl,cyclopent-1,2-diyl, and cyclopent-1,3-diyl), cyclohexylene (includingall isomeric forms, e.g., cyclohex-1,1-diyl, cyclohex-1,2-diyl,cyclohex-1,3-diyl, and cyclohex-1,4-diyl), cycloheptylene (including allisomeric forms, e.g., cyclohept-1,1-diyl, cyclohept-1,2-diyl,cyclohept-1,3-diyl, and cyclohept-1,4-diyl), decalinylene (including allisomeric forms, e.g., decalin-1,1-diyl, decalin-1,2-diyl, anddecalin-1,8-diyl), and adamantylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,adamant-1,2-diyl, adamant-1,3-diyl, and adamant-1,8-diyl).

The term “aryl” refers to a monovalent monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbonradical and/or monovalent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon radical thatcontain at least one aromatic carbon ring. In certain embodiments, thearyl has from 6 to 20 (C₆₋₂₀), from 6 to 15 (C₆₋₁₅), or from 6 to 10(C₆₋₁₀) ring carbon atoms. Examples of aryl groups include, but are notlimited to, phenyl, naphthyl, fluorenyl, azulenyl, anthryl, phenanthryl,pyrenyl, biphenyl, and terphenyl. The aryl also refers to bicyclic ortricyclic carbon rings, where one of the rings is aromatic and theothers of which may be saturated, partially unsaturated, or aromatic,for example, dihydronaphthyl, indenyl, indanyl, or tetrahydronaphthyl(tetralinyl). In one embodiment, the aryl is monocyclic. In anotherembodiment, the aryl is bicyclic. In yet another embodiment, the aryl istricyclic. In still another embodiment, the aryl is polycyclic. Incertain embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q as described herein.

The terms “arylene” and “arenediyl” are used interchangeably herein inreference to a divalent monocyclic aromatic hydrocarbon radical ordivalent polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon radical that contains at leastone aromatic hydrocarbon ring. In certain embodiments, the arylene hasfrom 6 to 20 (C₆₋₂₀), from 6 to 15 (C₆₋₁₅), or from 6 to 10 (C₆₋₁₀) ringatoms. Examples of arylene groups include, but are not limited to,phenylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., phen-1,2-diyl,phen-1,3-diyl, and phen-1,4-diyl), naphthylene (including all isomericforms, e.g., naphth-1,2-diyl, naphth-1,3-diyl, and naphth-1,8-diyl),fluorenylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., fluoren-1,2-diyl,fluoren-1,3-diyl, and fluoren-1,8-diyl), azulenylene (including allisomeric forms, e.g., azulen-1,2-diyl, azulen-1,3-diyl, andazulen-1,8-diyl), anthrylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,anthr-1,2-diyl, anthr-1,3-diyl, and anthr-1,8-diyl), phenanthrylene(including all isomeric forms, e.g., phenanthr-1,2-diyl,phenanthr-1,3-diyl, and phenanthr-1,8-diyl), pyrenylene (including allisomeric forms, e.g., pyren-1,2-diyl, pyren-1,3-diyl, andpyren-1,8-diyl), biphenylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,biphen-2,3-diyl, biphen-3,4′-diyl, and biphen-4,4′-diyl), andterphenylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g., terphen-2,3-diyl,terphen-3,4′-diyl, and terphen-4,4′-diyl). Arylene also refers tobicyclic or tricyclic carbon rings, where one of the rings is aromaticand the others of which may be saturated, partially unsaturated, oraromatic, for example, dihydronaphthylene (including all isomeric forms,e.g., dihydronaphth-1,2-diyl or dihydronaphth-1,8-diyl), indenylene(including all isomeric forms, e.g., inden-1,2-diyl, inden-1,5-diyl, orinden-1,7-diyl), indanylene (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,indan-1,2-diyl, indan-1,5-diyl, or indan-1,7-diyl), ortetrahydronaphthylene (tetralinylene) (including all isomeric forms,e.g., tetrahydronaphth-1,2-diyl, tetrahydronaphth-1,5-diyl, ortetrahydronaphth-1,8-diyl). In certain embodiments, arylene isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q as describedherein.

The term “aralkyl” or “arylalkyl” refers to a monovalent alkyl groupsubstituted with one or more aryl groups. In certain embodiments, thearalkyl has from 7 to 30 (C₇₋₃₀), from 7 to 20 (C₇₋₂₀), or from 7 to 16(C₇₋₁₆) carbon atoms. Examples of aralkyl groups include, but are notlimited to, benzyl, phenylethyl (including all isomeric forms, e.g.,1-phenylethyl and 2-phenylethyl), and phenylpropyl (including allisomeric forms, e.g., 1-phenylpropyl, 2-phenylpropyl, and3-phenylpropyl). In certain embodiments, the aralkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q as described herein.

The term “heteroaryl” refers to a monovalent monocyclic aromatic groupor monovalent polycyclic aromatic group that contain at least onearomatic ring, wherein at least one aromatic ring contains one or moreheteroatoms, each independently selected from O, S, and N, in the ring.The heteroaryl is bonded to the rest of a molecule through the aromaticring. Each ring of a heteroaryl group can contain one or two O atoms,one or two S atoms, and/or one to four N atoms; provided that the totalnumber of heteroatoms in each ring is four or less and each ringcontains at least one carbon atom. In certain embodiments, theheteroaryl has from 5 to 20, from 5 to 15, or from 5 to 10 ring atoms.In one embodiment, the heteroaryl is monocyclic. Examples of monocyclicheteroaryl groups include, but are not limited to, furanyl, imidazolyl,isothiazolyl, isoxazolyl, oxadiazolyl, oxazolyl, pyrazinyl, pyrazolyl,pyridazinyl, pyridyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrrolyl, thiadiazolyl, thiazolyl,thienyl, tetrazolyl, triazinyl, and triazolyl. In another embodiment,the heteroaryl is bicyclic. Examples of bicyclic heteroaryl groupsinclude, but are not limited to, benzofuranyl, benzimidazolyl,benzoisoxazolyl, benzopyranyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzothiazolyl,benzothienyl, benzotriazolyl, benzoxazolyl, furopyridyl,imidazopyridinyl, imidazothiazolyl, indolizinyl, indolyl, indazolyl,isobenzofuranyl, isobenzothienyl, isoindolyl, isoquinolinyl,isothiazolyl, naphthyridinyl, oxazolopyridinyl, phthalazinyl,pteridinyl, purinyl, pyridopyridyl, pyrrolopyridyl, quinolinyl,quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, thiadiazolopyrimidyl, and thienopyridyl. Inyet another embodiment, the heteroaryl is tricyclic. Examples oftricyclic heteroaryl groups include, but are not limited to, acridinyl,benzindolyl, carbazolyl, dibenzofuranyl, perimidinyl, phenanthrolinyl,phenanthridinyl, phenarsazinyl, phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl,phenoxazinyl, and xanthenyl. In certain embodiments, the heteroaryl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q as describedherein.

The terms “heteroarylene” and “heteroarenediyl” are used interchangeablyherein in reference to a divalent monocyclic aromatic group or divalentpolycyclic aromatic group that contains at least one aromatic ring,wherein at least one aromatic ring contains one or more heteroatoms inthe ring, each of which is independently selected from O, S, and N. Aheteroarylene group has at least one linkage to the rest of a moleculevia its aromatic ring(s). Each ring of a heteroarylene group can containone or two O atoms, one or two S atoms, and/or one to four N atoms,provided that the total number of heteroatoms in each ring is four orless and each ring contains at least one carbon atom. In certainembodiments, the heteroarylene has from 5 to 20, from 5 to 15, or from 5to 10 ring atoms. Examples of monocyclic heteroarylene groups include,but are not limited to, furanylene, imidazolylene, isothiazolylene,isoxazolylene, oxadiazolylene, oxadiazolylene, oxazolylene,pyrazinylene, pyrazolylene, pyridazinylene, pyridylene, pyrimidinylene,pyrrolylene, thiadiazolylene, thiazolylene, thienylene, tetrazolylene,triazinylene, and triazolylene. Examples of bicyclic heteroarylenegroups include, but are not limited to, benzofuranylene,benzimidazolylene, benzoisoxazolylene, benzopyranylene,benzothiadiazolylene, benzothiazolylene, benzothienylene,benzotriazolylene, benzoxazolylene, furopyridylene, imidazopyridinylene,imidazothiazolylene, indolizinylene, indolylene, indazolylene,isobenzofuranylene, isobenzothienylene, isoindolylene, isoquinolinylene,isothiazolylene, naphthyridinylene, oxazolopyridinylene,phthalazinylene, pteridinylene, purinylene, pyridopyridylene,pyrrolopyridylene, quinolinylene, quinoxalinylene, quinazolinylene,thiadiazolopyrimidylene, and thienopyridylene. Examples of tricyclicheteroarylene groups include, but are not limited to, acridinylene,benzindolylene, carbazolylene, dibenzofuranylene, perimidinylene,phenanthrolinylene, phenanthridinylene, phenarsazinylene, phenazinylene,phenothiazinylene, phenoxazinylene, and xanthenylene. In certainembodiments, heteroarylene is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q as described herein.

The term “heterocyclyl” or “heterocyclic” refers to a monovalentmonocyclic non-aromatic ring system or monovalent polycyclic ring systemthat contains at least one non-aromatic ring, wherein one or more of thenon-aromatic ring atoms are heteroatoms, each independently selectedfrom O, S, and N; and the remaining ring atoms are carbon atoms. Incertain embodiments, the heterocyclyl or heterocyclic group has from 3to 20, from 3 to 15, from 3 to 10, from 3 to 8, from 4 to 7, or from 5to 6 ring atoms. The heterocyclyl is bonded to the rest of a moleculethrough the non-aromatic ring. In certain embodiments, the heterocyclylis a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, or tetracyclic ring system, whichmay be fused or bridged, and in which nitrogen or sulfur atoms may beoptionally oxidized, nitrogen atoms may be optionally quaternized, andsome rings may be partially or fully saturated, or aromatic. Theheterocyclyl may be attached to the main structure at any heteroatom orcarbon atom which results in the creation of a stable compound. Examplesof heterocyclyls and heterocyclic groups include, but are not limitedto, azepinyl, benzodioxanyl, benzodioxolyl, benzofuranonyl,benzopyranonyl, benzopyranyl, benzotetrahydrofuranyl,benzotetrahydrothienyl, benzothiopyranyl, benzoxazinyl, β-carbolinyl,chromanyl, chromonyl, cinnolinyl, coumarinyl, decahydroisoquinolinyl,dihydrobenzisothiazinyl, dihydrobenzisoxazinyl, dihydrofuryl,dihydroisoindolyl, dihydropyranyl, dihydropyrazolyl, dihydropyrazinyl,dihydropyridinyl, dihydropyrimidinyl, dihydropyrrolyl, dioxolanyl,1,4-dithianyl, furanonyl, imidazolidinyl, imidazolinyl, indolinyl,isobenzotetrahydrofuranyl, isobenzotetrahydrothienyl, isochromanyl,isocoumarinyl, isoindolinyl, isothiazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl,morpholinyl, octahydroindolyl, octahydroisoindolyl, oxazolidinonyl,oxazolidinyl, oxiranyl, piperazinyl, piperidinyl, 4-piperidonyl,pyrazolidinyl, pyrazolinyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolinyl, quinuclidinyl,tetrahydrofuryl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, tetrahydropyranyl,tetrahydrothienyl, thiamorpholinyl, thiazolidinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl,and 1,3,5-trithianyl. In certain embodiments, the heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q as describedherein.

The term “heterocyclylene” refers to a divalent monocyclic non-aromaticring system or divalent polycyclic ring system that contains at leastone non-aromatic ring, wherein one or more of the non-aromatic ringatoms are heteroatoms independently selected from O, S, and N; and theremaining ring atoms are carbon atoms. Heterocyclylene groups are bondedto the rest of a molecule through the non-aromatic ring. In certainembodiments, the heterocyclylene group has from 3 to 20, from 3 to 15,from 3 to 10, from 3 to 8, from 4 to 7, or from 5 to 6 ring atoms. Incertain embodiments, the heterocyclylene is a monocyclic, bicyclic,tricyclic, or tetracyclic ring system, which may be fused or bridged,and in which nitrogen or sulfur atoms may be optionally oxidized,nitrogen atoms may be optionally quaternized, and some rings may bepartially or fully saturated, or aromatic. The heterocyclylene may beattached to the main structure at any heteroatom or carbon atom whichresults in the creation of a stable compound. Examples of suchheterocyclylene groups include, but are not limited to, azepinylene,benzodioxanylene, benzodioxolylene, benzofuranonylene,benzopyranonylene, benzopyranylene, benzotetrahydrofuranylene,benzotetrahydrothienylene, benzothiopyranylene, benzoxazinylene,β-carbolinylene, chromanylene, chromonylene, cinnolinylene,coumarinylene, decahydroisoquinolinylene, dihydrobenzisothiazinylene,dihydrobenzisoxazinylene, dihydrofurylene, dihydroisoindolylene,dihydropyranylene, dihydropyrazolylene, dihydropyrazinylene,dihydropyridinylene, dihydropyrimidinylene, dihydropyrrolylene,dioxolanylene, 1,4-dithianylene, furanonylene, imidazolidinylene,imidazolinylene, indolinylene, isobenzotetrahydrofuranylene,isobenzotetrahydrothienylene, isochromanylene, isocoumarinylene,isoindolinylene, isothiazolidinylene, isoxazolidinylene, morpholinylene,octahydroindolylene, octahydroisoindolylene, oxazolidinonylene,oxazolidinylene, oxiranylene, piperazinylene, piperidinylene,4-piperidonylene, pyrazolidinylene, pyrazolinylene, pyrrolidinylene,pyrrolinylene, quinuclidinylene, tetrahydrofurylene,tetrahydroisoquinolinylene, tetrahydropyranylene, tetrahydrothienylene,thiamorpholinylene, thiazolidinylene, tetrahydroquinolinylene, and1,3,5-trithianylene. In certain embodiments, the heterocyclylene isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q as describedherein.

The term “halogen”, “halide,” or “halo” refers to fluoro, chloro, bromo,and/or iodo.

The term “optionally substituted” is intended to mean that a group orsubstituent, such as an alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, alkynyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkylene, aryl, arylene, aralkyl, heteroaryl,heteroarylene, heterocyclyl, or heterocyclylene group, may besubstituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, orfour, substituents Q, each of which is independently selected from,e.g., (a) deuterium (-D), cyano (—CN), halo, nitro (—NO₂), and oxo (═O);(b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, each of which isfurther optionally substituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one,two, three, or four, substituents Q^(a); and (c) —C(O)R^(a),—C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a), —C(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c),—C(S)R^(a), —C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c), —OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a),—OC(O)OR^(a), —OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a), —OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c),—OC(S)R^(a), —OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a),—OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d),—NR^(a)C(NR^(d))RR, —NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(1a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(d),—NR^(a)S(O)NR^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a),—S(O)₂R^(a), —S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein eachR^(a), R^(b), R^(c), and R^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen ordeuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, eachof which is optionally substituted with one or more, in one embodiment,one, two, three, or four, substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c)together with the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyloptionally substituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two,three, or four, substituents Q^(a). As used herein, all groups that canbe substituted are “optionally substituted.”

In one embodiment, each Q^(a) is independently selected from: (a)deuterium, cyano, halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl,C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl,and heterocyclyl; and (c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e), —C(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—C(O)SR^(e), —C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e), —C(S)OR^(e),—C(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e), —OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—OC(O)SR^(e), —OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e), —OC(S)OR^(e),—OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e), —OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(O)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f), —NR^(e)C(NR^(h))NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)C(S)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(S)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—NRS(O)R^(h), —NRS(O)₂R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e), —S(O)₂R^(e),—S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and —S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein each R^(e), R^(f),R^(g), and R^(h) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (iii) R^(f) and R^(g) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl.

In certain embodiments, “optically active” and “enantiomerically active”refer to a collection of molecules, which has an enantiomeric excess ofno less than about 80%, no less than about 90%, no less than about 91%,no less than about 92%, no less than about 93%, no less than about 94%,no less than about 95%, no less than about 96%, no less than about 97%,no less than about 98%, no less than about 99%, no less than about99.5%, or no less than about 99.8%. In certain embodiments, an opticallyactive compound comprises about 95% or more of one enantiomer and about5% or less of the other enantiomer based on the total weight of theenantiomeric mixture in question. In certain embodiments, an opticallyactive compound comprises about 98% or more of one enantiomer and about2% or less of the other enantiomer based on the total weight of theenantiomeric mixture in question. In certain embodiments, an opticallyactive compound comprises about 99% or more of one enantiomer and about1% or less of the other enantiomer based on the total weight of theenantiomeric mixture in question.

In describing an optically active compound, the prefixes R and S areused to denote the absolute configuration of the compound about itschiral center(s). The (+) and (−) are used to denote the opticalrotation of the compound, that is, the direction in which a plane ofpolarized light is rotated by the optically active compound. The (−)prefix indicates that the compound is levorotatory, that is, thecompound rotates the plane of polarized light to the left orcounterclockwise. The (+) prefix indicates that the compound isdextrorotatory, that is, the compound rotates the plane of polarizedlight to the right or clockwise. However, the sign of optical rotation,(+) and (−), is not related to the absolute configuration of thecompound, R and S.

The term “isotopically enriched” refers to a compound that contains anunnatural proportion of an isotope at one or more of the atoms thatconstitute such a compound. In certain embodiments, an isotopicallyenriched compound contains unnatural proportions of one or moreisotopes, including, but not limited to, hydrogen (¹H), deuterium (²H),tritium (³H), carbon-11 (¹¹C), carbon-12 (¹²C), carbon-13 (¹³C),carbon-14 (¹⁴C), nitrogen-13 (¹³N), nitrogen-14 (¹⁴N), nitrogen-15 (⁵N),oxygen-14 (¹⁴O), oxygen-15 (¹⁵O), oxygen-16 (¹⁶O), oxygen-17 (¹⁷O),oxygen-18 (¹⁸O), fluorine-17 (¹⁷F), fluorine-18 (¹⁸F), phosphorus-31(³¹P), phosphorus-32 (³²P), phosphorus-33 (³³P), sulfur-32 (³²S),sulfur-33 (³³S), sulfur-34 (³⁴S), sulfur-35 (³⁵S), sulfur-36 (³⁶S),chlorine-35 (³⁵Cl), chlorine-36 (³⁶Cl), chlorine-37 (³⁷Cl), bromine-79(⁷⁹Br), bromine-81 (⁸¹Br), iodine-123 (¹²³I), iodine-125 (¹²⁵I),iodine-127 (¹²⁷I), iodine-129 (¹²⁹I), and iodine-131 (¹³¹I). In certainembodiments, an isotopically enriched compound is in a stable form, thatis, non-radioactive. In certain embodiments, an isotopically enrichedcompound contains unnatural proportions of one or more isotopes,including, but not limited to, hydrogen (¹H), deuterium (H), carbon-12(¹²C), carbon-13 (¹³C), nitrogen-14 (¹⁴N), nitrogen-15 (¹⁵N), oxygen-16(¹⁶O), oxygen-17 (¹⁷O), oxygen-18 (¹⁸O), fluorine-17 (¹⁷F),phosphorus-31 (³¹P), sulfur-32 (³²S), sulfur-33 (³³S), sulfur-34 (³⁴S),sulfur-36 (³⁶S), chlorine-35 (³⁵Cl), chlorine-37 (³⁷Cl), bromine-79(⁷⁹Br), bromine-81 (⁸¹Br), and iodine-127 (¹²⁷I). In certainembodiments, an isotopically enriched compound is in an unstable form,that is, radioactive. In certain embodiments, an isotopically enrichedcompound contains unnatural proportions of one or more isotopes,including, but not limited to, tritium (³H), carbon-11 (¹¹C), carbon-14(¹⁴C), nitrogen-13 (¹³N), oxygen-14 (¹⁴O), oxygen-15 (¹⁵O), fluorine-18(¹⁸F), phosphorus-32 (³²P), phosphorus-33 (³³P), sulfur-35 (³⁵S),chlorine-36 (³⁶Cl), iodine-123 (¹²³I), iodine-125 (¹²⁵I), iodine-129(¹²⁹I), and iodine-131 (¹³¹I). It will be understood that, in a compoundas provided herein, any hydrogen can be ²H, as example, or any carboncan be ¹³C, as example, or any nitrogen can be ¹⁵N, as example, or anyoxygen can be ¹⁸O, as example, where feasible according to the judgmentof one of ordinary skill in the art.

The term “isotopic enrichment” refers to the percentage of incorporationof a less prevalent isotope (e.g., D for deuterium or hydrogen-2) of anelement at a given position in a molecule in the place of a moreprevalent isotope (e.g., ¹H for protium or hydrogen-1) of the element.As used herein, when an atom at a particular position in a molecule isdesignated as a particular less prevalent isotope, it is understood thatthe abundance of that isotope at that position is substantially greaterthan its natural abundance.

The term “isotopic enrichment factor” refers the ratio of the isotopicabundance in an isotopically enriched compound over the naturalabundance of a specific isotope.

The term “hydrogen” or the symbol “H” refers to the composition ofnaturally occurring hydrogen isotopes, which include protium (H),deuterium (H or D), and tritium (³H), in their natural abundances.Protium is the most common hydrogen isotope having a natural abundanceof more than 99.98%. Deuterium is a less prevalent hydrogen isotopehaving a natural abundance of about 0.0156%.

The term “deuterium enrichment” refers to the percentage ofincorporation of deuterium at a given position in a molecule in theplace of hydrogen. For example, deuterium enrichment of 1% at a givenposition means that 1% of molecules in a given sample contain deuteriumat the specified position. Because the naturally occurring distributionof deuterium is about 0.0156% on average, deuterium enrichment at anyposition in a compound synthesized using non-enriched starting materialsis about 0.0156% on average. As used herein, when a particular positionin an isotopically enriched compound is designated as having deuterium,it is understood that the abundance of deuterium at that position in thecompound is substantially greater than its natural abundance (0.0156%).

The term “carbon” or the symbol “C” refers to the composition ofnaturally occurring carbon isotopes, which include carbon-12 (¹²C) andcarbon-13 (¹³C) in their natural abundances. Carbon-12 is the mostcommon carbon isotope having a natural abundance of more than 98.89%.Carbon-13 is a less prevalent carbon isotope having a natural abundanceof about 1.11%.

The term “carbon-13 enrichment” or “¹³C enrichment” refers to thepercentage of incorporation of carbon-13 at a given position in amolecule in the place of carbon. For example, carbon-13 enrichment of10% at a given position means that 10% of molecules in a given samplecontain carbon-13 at the specified position. Because the naturallyoccurring distribution of carbon-13 is about 1.11% on average, carbon-13enrichment at any position in a compound synthesized using non-enrichedstarting materials is about 1.11% on average. As used herein, when aparticular position in an isotopically enriched compound is designatedas having carbon-13, it is understood that the abundance of carbon-13 atthat position in the compound is substantially greater than its naturalabundance (1.11%).

The terms “substantially pure” and “substantially homogeneous” meansufficiently homogeneous to appear free of readily detectable impuritiesas determined by standard analytical methods used by one of ordinaryskill in the art, including, but not limited to, thin layerchromatography (TLC), gel electrophoresis, high performance liquidchromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), nuclear magneticresonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS); or sufficiently pure suchthat further purification would not detectably alter the physical,chemical, biological, and/or pharmacological properties, such asenzymatic and biological activities, of the substance. In certainembodiments, “substantially pure” or “substantially homogeneous” refersto a collection of molecules, wherein at least about 95%, at least about96%, at least about 97%, at least about 98%, at least about 99%, or atleast about 99.5% by weight of the molecules are a single compound,including a single enantiomer, a racemic mixture, or a mixture ofenantiomers, as determined by a standard analytical method. As usedherein, when an atom at a particular position in an isotopicallyenriched molecule is designated as a particular less prevalent isotope,a molecule that contains other than the designated isotope at thespecified position is an impurity with respect to the isotopicallyenriched compound. Thus, for a deuterated compound that has an atom at aparticular position designated as deuterium, a compound that contains aprotium at the same position is an impurity.

The term “solvate” refers to a complex or aggregate formed by one ormore molecules of a solute, e.g., a compound provided herein, and one ormore molecules of a solvent, which are present in a stoichiometric ornon-stoichiometric amount. Suitable solvents include, but are notlimited to, water, methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, isopropanol, andacetic acid. In certain embodiments, the solvent is pharmaceuticallyacceptable. In one embodiment, the complex or aggregate is in acrystalline form. In another embodiment, the complex or aggregate is ina noncrystalline form. Where the solvent is water, the solvate is ahydrate. Examples of hydrates include, but are not limited to, ahemihydrate, monohydrate, dihydrate, trihydrate, tetrahydrate, andpentahydrate.

For a divalent group described herein, no orientation is implied by thedirection in which the divalent group is presented. For example, unlessa particular orientation is specified, the formula —C(O)NH— representsboth —C(O)NH— and —NHC(O)—.

The phrase “an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a mixture of two ormore diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, oran isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof” has the same meaning as the phrase“(i) an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a mixture of two or morediastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or anisotopic variant of the compound referenced therein; (ii) apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug of thecompound referenced therein; or (iii) a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug of an enantiomer, a mixture ofenantiomers, a mixture of two or more diastereomers, a tautomer, amixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic variant of the compoundreferenced therein.”

Compounds

In one embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula (I):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

R¹ is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c),—C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), or heteroaryl; wherein R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c)are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl,C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently (a) hydrogen, deuterium,cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or(c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a),—OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a),—OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c);

R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene or heteroarylene;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (iv) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (v) X is —N(R^(X))—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl,            C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or            heterocyclyl; or    -   (vi) X is —N(R^(X))—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, C₂₋₆ alkenylene, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkylene, orheterocyclylene; and each R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), and R^(1d) isindependently hydrogen, deuterium, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl; or R^(1a) and R^(1c) together with the C and N atoms towhich they are attached form heterocyclyl; or R^(1b) and R^(1c) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, alkynyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkylene, aryl, arylene, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylene,heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylene is optionally substituted with one ormore, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q,wherein each Q is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl,each of which is further optionally substituted with one or more, in oneembodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q^(a); and (c)—C(O)R^(a), —C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a),—C(R^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —C(S)R^(a), —C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a), —OC(O)OR^(a), —OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a),—OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(S)R^(a), —OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a), —OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d), —NR^(a)C(NR^(d))NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a), —S(O)₂R^(a),—S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein each R^(a), R^(b),R^(c), and R^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionallysubstituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, orfour, substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c) together with the Natom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q^(a);

wherein each Q^(a) is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl; and(c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e), —C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —C(O)SR^(e),—C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e), —C(S)OR^(e), —C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e), —OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(O)SR^(e),—OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e), —OC(S)OR^(e), —OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e), —OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(O)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f), —NR^(e)C(NR^(h))NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)C(S)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(S)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—NRS(O)R^(h), —NRS(O)₂R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e), —S(O)₂R^(e),—S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and —S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein each R^(e), R^(f),R^(g), and R^(h) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (iii) R^(f) and R^(g) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl.

In another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula (II):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(A), R^(B), L, and X are each as defined herein.

In one embodiment, in Formula (I) or (II),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), orheteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independentlyhydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene or heteroarylene;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, C₂₋₆ alkenylene, or C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, cycloalkylene, aryl, arylene,aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylene, and heterocyclyl is optionallysubstituted with one, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in Formula (I) or (II),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), ormonocyclic heteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) isindependently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl; R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene or monocyclic heteroarylene;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, aryl, arylene, aralkyl,heteroaryl, heteroarylene, and heterocyclyl is optionally substitutedwith one, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii)—C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and —NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), andR^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (I) or (II),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), or 5-memberedheteroaryl, wherein each R^(2b) and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen,C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene or 6-membered heteroarylene;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or            bicyclic heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or            bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or            monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclyl; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, aryl, arylene, aralkyl,heteroaryl, heteroarylene, and heterocyclyl is optionally substitutedwith one, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl,ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (I) or (II),

R¹ is methyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, —C(O)NHOH,—C(O)NH(tetrazolyl), tetrazolyl, or 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(A) is phenylene, chloro-phenylene, methoxy-phenylene, pyridylene, ormethyl-pyridylene;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,            methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,            propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,            bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,            naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or            quinolinyl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,            methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,            propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,            bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,            naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or            quinolinyl; and R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl,            hydroxyethyl, propyl, phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or            benzyl; or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl,            pyrrolyl, amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl; and

L is methylene, ethylene, or ethenylene.

In still another embodiment, in Formula (I) or (II),

R¹ is methyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, —C(O)NHOH,—C(O)NH(tetrazol-5-yl), tetrazol-5-yl, or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(A) is phen-1,3-diyl, phen-1,4-diyl, 2-chloro-phen-1,4-diyl,2-methoxy-phen-1,4-diyl, pyrid-2,5-diyl, or 3-methyl-pyrid-2,5-diyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,            4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,            4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,            3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,            2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,            2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,            2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,            4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,            4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,            3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,            2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,            2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,            2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and R^(X) is            hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl, phenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and

R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formpyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, indol-1-yl, pyrrolidin-1-yl,piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl; and L is methylene, ethan-1,2-diyl,or ethen-1,2-diyl.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(III):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

U¹, V¹, W¹, and X¹ are each independently (i) C or N; or (ii) —CR^(7a)═,—N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—;

Y¹ is (i) C or N; or (ii) a bond, —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or—S—;

Z¹ is C or N;

each R^(7a) is independently (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, ornitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c)—C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a),—OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d),—NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a),—S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a), —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c);

each R^(7b) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl; and

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), R^(1d), L, and Xare each as defined herein;

wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one or more,in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(IV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), L, X, U¹, V¹, W¹, X¹, Y¹, and Z¹ are each asdefined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula (V):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

U¹, V¹, and X¹ are each independently —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or—S—;

W¹ is C or N;

Y¹ is a bond, —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—; and

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), R^(7a), R^(7b), L, X, and Z¹ are each asdefined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(VI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

U¹, V¹, and X¹ are each independently —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or—S—;

W¹ is C or N;

Y¹ is a bond, —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—; and

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), R^(7a), R^(7b), L, X, and Z¹ are each asdefined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(VII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

U¹, W¹, and X¹ are each independently —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or—S—;

V¹ is C or N;

Y¹ is a bond, —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—; and

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), R^(7a), R^(7b), L, X, and Z¹ are each asdefined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(VIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

U¹, W¹, and X¹ are each independently —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or—S—;

V¹ is C or N;

Y¹ is a bond, —CR^(7a)═, —N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—; and

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), R^(7a), R^(7b), L, X, and Z are each asdefined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(IX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

each R⁷ is independently (a) deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a),—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a),—OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c);

1. n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(B), R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), R^(1d), L, and Xare each as defined herein;

wherein the alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl are each optionally substituted with one ormore, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula (X):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), L, X, and n are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), L, X, and n are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(7a), R, L, and X are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), L, X, and n are each as defined herein.

In one embodiment, in any one of Formulae (IX) to (XI) and (XIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), orheteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independentlyhydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, C₂₋₆ alkenylene, or C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkylene; and

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, cycloalkylene, aryl, aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (IX) to (XI) and (XIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), ormonocyclic heteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) isindependently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene; and

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q, each substituent Q independently selected from (i)bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii) —C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and—NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (IX) to (XI) and(XIII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R²)OR^(2c), or 5-memberedheteroaryl, wherein each R^(2b) and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen,C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or            bicyclic heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or            bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or            monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclyl;

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene; and

n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q, each substituent Q independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, formyl,hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (IX) to (XI) and(XIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, —C(O)NHOH,—C(O)NH(tetrazolyl), tetrazolyl, or 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,            methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,            propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,            bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,            naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or            quinolinyl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,            methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,            propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,            bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,            naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or            quinolinyl; and R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl,            hydroxyethyl, propyl, phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or            benzyl; or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl,            pyrrolyl, amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl;

L is methylene, ethylene, or ethenylene; and

n is an integer of 0 or 1.

In still another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (IX) to (XI) and(XIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, —C(O)NHOH,—C(O)NH(tetrazol-5-yl), tetrazol-5-yl, or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,            4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,            4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,            3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,            2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,            2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,            2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,            4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,            4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,            3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,            2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,            2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,            2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and R^(X) is            hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl, phenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form pyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl,            indol-1-yl, pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or            4-morpholin-4-yl;

L is methylene, ethan-1,2-diyl, or ethen-1,2-diyl; and

n is an integer of 0 or 1.

In one embodiment, in Formula (XII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), orheteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independentlyhydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, C₂₋₆ alkenylene, or C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, cycloalkylene, aryl, aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in Formula (XII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), ormonocyclic heteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) isindependently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q, each substituent Q independently selected from (i)bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii) —C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and—NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), or 5-memberedheteroaryl, wherein each R^(2b) and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen,C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or            bicyclic heteroaryl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or            bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or            monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclyl; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenylene, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, andheterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q, each substituent Q independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, formyl,hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XII),

R¹ is methyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, —C(O)NHOH,—C(O)NH(tetrazolyl), tetrazolyl, or 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,            methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,            propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,            bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,            naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or            quinolinyl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,            methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,            propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,            bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,            naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or            quinolinyl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl,            phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl,            pyrrolyl, amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl; and

L is methylene, ethylene, or ethenylene.

In still another embodiment, in Formula (XII),

R¹ is methyl;

R² is —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, —C(O)NHOH,—C(O)NH(tetrazol-5-yl), tetrazol-5-yl, or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii):

-   -   (i) X is —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and        -   R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,            4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,            4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,            3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,            2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,            2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,            2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl;    -   (ii) X is —NR^(X)—;        -   R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,            4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,            4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,            4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,            3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,            2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,            2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,            2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl,            phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (iii) X is —NR^(X)—; and        -   R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are            attached form pyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl,            indol-1-yl, pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or            4-morpholin-4-yl; and

L is methylene, ethan-1,2-diyl, or ethen-1,2-diyl.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XIV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c);

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3; and

R¹, R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(2a), R^(2b), R^(2c), and n are each asdefined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(2A), n, and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XVI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(2A), n, and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XVII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(7a), R^(B), R^(2A), and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XVIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(2A), n, and p are each as defined herein.

In one embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and (XVIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and(XVIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii)—C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c)is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and(XVIII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein each R^(2b)and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or bicyclicheteroaryl;

n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl,ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and(XVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazolyl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and(XVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazolyl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl,fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and(XVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazol-5-yl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl,3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIV) to (XVI) and(XVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazol-5-yl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,4-isopropylphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl,2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl,2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In one embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii)—C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c)is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein each R^(2b)and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or bicyclicheteroaryl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl,ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazolyl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazolyl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl,fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazol-5-yl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl,3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in Formula (XVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazol-5-yl);

R³, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁴ is hydrogen, deuterium, or fluoro;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,4-isopropylphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl,2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl,2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XIX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), R^(2A), n, and p are each as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), R^(2A), n, and p are each as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), R^(2A), n, and p are each as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(7a), R, R^(X), R^(2A), and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), R^(2A), n, and p are each as definedherein.

In one embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIX) to (XXI) and (XXIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIX) to (XXI) and(XXIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, andcyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q^(a); and (iii) —C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c),where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIX) to (XXI) and(XXIII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein each R^(2b)and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or        bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or monocyclic        or bicyclic heterocyclyl;

n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano,methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, andamino.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIX) to (XXI) and(XXIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazolyl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,        methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl,        methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl,        trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl,        or quinolinyl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl,            phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolyl,        amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XIX) to (XXI) and(XXIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazol-5-yl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,        4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl,        3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,        4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,        4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,        2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,        2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl,            phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, indol-1-yl,        pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In one embodiment, in Formula (XXII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in Formula (XXII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein eachR^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, orheteroaryl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, andcyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q^(a); and (iii) —C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c),where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein each R^(2b)and R^(2c) is independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or heteroaryl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or        bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or monocyclic        or bicyclic heterocyclyl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano,methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, andamino.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazolyl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,        methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl,        methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl,        trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl,        or quinolinyl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl,            phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolyl,        amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in Formula (XXII),

R¹ is methyl;

R^(2A) is —OH, —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, —NHOH, or —NH(tetrazol-5-yl);

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,        4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl,        3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,        4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,        4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,        2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,        2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl,            phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, indol-1-yl,        pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXIV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

U² is —N═ or —O—;

V² is —N═ or —C(OH)═; and

R¹, R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), n, and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), U², V², n, and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXVI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), U², V², n, and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXVII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(7a), R^(B), U², V², and p are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXVIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), U², V², n, and p are each as defined herein.

In one embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and (XXVIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

U² is —N═ or —O—;

V² is —N═ or —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and(XXVIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii)—C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c)is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and(XXVIII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or bicyclicheteroaryl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl,ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and(XXVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and(XXVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl,fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and(XXVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl,3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIV) to (XXVI) and(XXVIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,4-isopropylphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl,2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl,2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In one embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

U² is —N═ or —O—;

V² is —N═ or —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q^(a); and (iii)—C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c), where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c)is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or bicyclicheteroaryl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each substituent Q independentlyselected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl,ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, and amino.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl,naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl,fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl,3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in Formula (XXVII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) is phenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,4-isopropylphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl,2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl,2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXIX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), U², V², n, and p are each as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), U², V², n, and p are each as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXXI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), U², V², n, and p are each as definedherein.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXXII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R^(7a), R^(B), R^(X), U², V², and p are each as definedherein.

In still another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of Formula(XXXIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R³,R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(B), R^(X), U², V², n, and p are each as definedherein.

In one embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIX) to (XXXI) and (XXXIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

U² is —N═ or —O—;

V² is —N═ or —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIX) to (XXXI) and(XXXIII),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, andcyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q^(a); and (iii) —C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c),where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIX) to (XXXI) and(XXXIII),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or        bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or monocyclic        or bicyclic heterocyclyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano,methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, andamino.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIX) to (XXXI) and(XXXIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,        methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl,        methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl,        trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl,        or quinolinyl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl,            phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolyl,        amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (XXIX) to (XXXI) and(XXXIII),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁷ is chloro or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,        4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl,        3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,        4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,        4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,        2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,        2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl,            phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, indol-1-yl,        pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═;

n is an integer of 0 or 1; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In one embodiment, in Formula (XXX),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

U² is —N═ or —O—;

V² is —N═ or —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in Formula (XXX),

R¹ is halo or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, orC₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form heteroaryl or heterocyclyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, andcyano; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q^(a); and (iii) —C(O)R^(a), —OR^(a), and NR^(b)R^(c),where each R^(a), R^(b), and R^(c) is as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXX),

R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆alkyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic or        bicyclic heteroaryl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl;            or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, or monocyclic        or bicyclic heterocyclyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2;

wherein each alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, eachsubstituent Q independently selected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano,methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, formyl, hydroxyl, methoxy, andamino.

In yet another embodiment, in Formula (XXX),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,        methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl,        methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl,        trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl,        or quinolinyl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl,            phenyl, fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, morpholinyl, pyrrolyl,        amino-imidazolyl, or indolyl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

In still another embodiment, in Formula (XXX),

R¹ is methyl;

R³ and R⁴ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, fluoro, or methyl;

R⁵ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, chloro, or methoxy;

R^(B) and R^(X) are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl,        4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl,        3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl,        4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,        4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,        2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,        2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl; and        -   R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl,            phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, or benzyl; or    -   (ii) R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are        attached form pyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, indol-1-yl,        pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl;

U² and V² are each —N═; or U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═; and

p is an integer of 1 or 2.

The groups, R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(2A), R^(7a), R^(A), R^(B),R^(X), L, X, U¹, V¹, W¹, X¹, Y¹, Z¹, U², V², n, and p, in formulaedescribed herein, including Formulae (I) to (XXXIII), are furtherdefined in the embodiments described herein. All combinations of theembodiments provided herein for such groups are within the scope of thisdisclosure.

In certain embodiments, R¹ is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R¹ isdeuterium. In certain embodiments, R¹ is cyano. In certain embodiments,R¹ is halo. In certain embodiments, R¹ is fluoro or chloro. In certainembodiments, R¹ is nitro. In certain embodiments, R¹ is C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R¹ is methyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R¹ is methyl. In certainembodiments, R¹ is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R¹ is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R¹is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R¹ is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R¹is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsQ. In certain embodiments, R¹ is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R¹ is heterocyclyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), wherein R^(2a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)OH. In certain embodiments,R² is —C(O)O—C₁₋₆ alkyl, wherein the alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² is—C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), wherein R^(2b)and R^(2c) are each independently (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl orheteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c),wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c) are each independently (i) hydrogen; or (ii)methyl, ethyl, or tetrazolyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² is—C(O)NHR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R² is —C(O)NHR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is (i) hydrogen; or(ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² is—C(O)NHR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) methyl, ethyl, ortetrazolyl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃,—C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, or —C(O)NH(tetrazolyl). In certain embodiments, R² is—C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), whereinR^(2b) and R^(2c) are each independently hydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyloptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R² is —C(O)NHOR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is as defined herein.In certain embodiments, R² is —C(O)NHOR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is hydrogenor C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R² is —C(O)NHO—C₁₋₆ alkyl, wherein the alkyl isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R² is —C(O)NHOH. In certain embodiments, R² is heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R² is monocyclic heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² is 6-memberedheteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R² is 5-membered heteroaryl, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² istetrazolyl or 1,2,4-oxadiazolyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R² istetrazol-5-yl or 5-hydroxyl-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-yl.

In certain embodiments, R³ is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R³ isdeuterium. In certain embodiments, R³ is cyano. In certain embodiments,R³ is halo. In certain embodiments, R³ is fluoro. In certainembodiments, R³ is chloro. In certain embodiments, R³ is nitro. Incertain embodiments, R³ is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R³ is methyl. In certainembodiments, R³ is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R³ is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R³is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R³ is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R³is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsQ. In certain embodiments, R³ is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R³ is heterocyclyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R³ is —C(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —C(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R³ is —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R³ is methoxy. In certain embodiments, R³ is —OC(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—OC(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R³ is —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —OS(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—OS(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R³ is —OS(O)NR^(1b)R¹, wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R³ is —NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d),wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R³ is NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), andR^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³is —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —SR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is —S(O)R^(1a),wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—S(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R³ is —S(O)NR ^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R³ is—S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R⁴ isdeuterium. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is cyano. In certain embodiments,R⁴ is halo. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is fluoro. In certainembodiments, R⁴ is chloro. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is nitro. Incertain embodiments, R⁴ is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is methyl. In certainembodiments, R⁴ is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁴is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁴is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsQ. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is heterocyclyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁴ is —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R⁴ is methoxy. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —OC(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—OC(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁴ is —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —OS(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—OS(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁴ is —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴is —NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and Rid are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), andR^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴is —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and Rid are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —SR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is —S(O)R^(1a),wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—S(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁴ is —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁴ is—S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein.

In certain embodiments, R⁵ is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R⁵ isdeuterium. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is cyano. In certain embodiments,R⁵ is halo. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is fluoro. In certainembodiments, R⁵ is chloro. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is nitro. Incertain embodiments, R⁵ is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is methyl. In certainembodiments, R⁵ is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁵is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁵is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsQ. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is heterocyclyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —C(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —C(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁵ is —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R⁵ is methoxy. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —OC(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—OC(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁵ is —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —OS(O)R^(a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(a) is—OS(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁵ is —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein RR andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵is —NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))R^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), andR^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵is —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —SR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is —S(O)R^(1a),wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—S(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁵ is —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁵ is—S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein.

In certain embodiments, R⁶ is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R⁶ isdeuterium. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is cyano. In certain embodiments,R⁶ is halo. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is fluoro. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is chloro. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is nitro. Incertain embodiments, R⁶ is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is methyl. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁶is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁶is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsQ. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is heterocyclyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —C(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —C(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R⁶ is methoxy. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —OC(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—OC(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —OS(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—OS(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶is —NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ isNR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))R^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), andR^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —SR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is —S(O)R^(1a),wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—S(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁶ is —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁶ is—S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein.

In certain embodiments, R⁷ is deuterium. In certain embodiments, R⁷ iscyano. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is halo. In certain embodiments, R⁷ isfluoro. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is chloro. In certain embodiments, R⁷is nitro. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁷is methyl. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁷is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.In certain embodiments, R⁷ is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is C₆₋₁₄aryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R⁷ is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R⁷ is heterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —C(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —C(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁷ is —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R⁷ is methoxy. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —OC(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—OC(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁷ is —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —OS(O)R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—OS(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁷ is —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) andR^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷is —NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), and Ridare each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷is —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) areeach as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —SR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —S(O)R^(1a),wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is—S(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R⁷ is —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c) wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R⁷ is —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein.

In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is —OR^(2a), wherein R^(2a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is —OH. In certain embodiments,R^(2A) is —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl, wherein the alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is—NR^(2b)R^(2c), wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c) are each as defined herein. Incertain embodiments, R^(2A) is —NR^(2b)R^(2c), wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c)are each independently (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl or heteroaryl,each of which is optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is —NR^(2b)R^(2c), wherein R^(2b) andR^(2c) are each independently (i) hydrogen; or (ii) methyl, ethyl, ortetrazolyl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is —NHR^(2c), whereinR^(2c) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is—NHR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl orheteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is —NHR^(2c), whereinR^(2c) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) methyl, ethyl, or tetrazolyl, each ofwhich is optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R^(2A) is —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, or—NH(tetrazolyl). In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c),wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c) are each as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R^(2A) is —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), wherein R^(2b) and R^(2c) areeach independently hydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is—NHOR^(2c), wherein R^(2c) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R^(2A) is —NHO—C₁₋₆ alkyl, wherein the alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(2A) is—NHOH.

In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments,R^(7a) is deuterium. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is cyano. In certainembodiments, R^(7a) is halo. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is fluoro.In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is chloro. In certain embodiments, R^(7a)is nitro. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,R^(7a) is methyl. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is C₂₋₆ alkenyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(7a) is C₂₋₆ alkynyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(7a) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(7a) is heteroaryl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is heterocyclyl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —C(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —C(O)OR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. Incertain embodiments, R^(7a) is —OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is methoxy. In certainembodiments, R^(7a) is —OC(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —OC(O)OR^(1a), wherein R^(1a)is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. Incertain embodiments, R^(7a) is —OS(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —OS(O)₂R^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), whereinR^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R^(7a) is —NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), whereinR^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R^(7a) is —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))R^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), andR^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) isNR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), wherein R^(1a) and R^(1d) are each as defined herein.In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), wherein R^(1a)and R^(1d) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1a), R^(1b), and R^(1c) are eachas defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —SR^(1a), whereinR^(1a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is—S(O)R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as defined herein. In certainembodiments, R^(7a) is —S(O)₂R^(1a), wherein R^(1a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, R^(7a) is —S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), whereinR^(1b) and R^(1c) are each as defined herein. In certain embodiments,R^(7a) is —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), wherein R^(1b) and R^(1c) are each asdefined herein.

In certain embodiments, R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) isphenylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R^(A) is phen-1,2-diyl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) isphen-1,3-diyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.In certain embodiments, R^(A) is phen-1,4-diyl, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) isphen-1,3-diyl or phen-1,4-diyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) isphen-1,3-diyl or phen-1,4-diyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith halo or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(A) isphen-1,3-diyl or phen-1,4-diyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith fluoro, chloro, or methoxy. In certain embodiments, R^(A) isphen-1,3-diyl, phen-1,4-diyl, 2-chloro-phen-1,4-diyl,2-methoxy-phen-1,4-diyl. In certain embodiments, R^(A) is naphthylene,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(A) is heteroarylene, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) is monocyclicheteroarylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.In certain embodiments, R^(A) is 5-membered heteroarylene, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,R^(A) is 6-membered heteroarylene, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) is pyridylene,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(A) is pyrid-2,5-diyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(A) is pyridylene ormethyl-pyridylene. In certain embodiments, R^(A) is pyrid-2,5-diyl or3-methyl-pyrid-2,5-diyl. In certain embodiments, R^(A) is bicyclicheteroarylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is monocyclicC₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl, optionallysubstituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, each of which isindependently selected from (i) bromo, chloro, fluoro, and cyano; (ii)C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q^(a);and (iii) —OR^(a) and —C(O)R^(a), where each R^(a) is as defined herein.In certain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl, optionally substituted withone, two, or three substituents Q, each of which is independentlyselected from bromo, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl,propyl, methoxy, and formyl. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl,optionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents Q, each ofwhich is independently selected from bromo, fluoro, cyano, methyl,trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, and methoxy. In certain embodiments,R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl,trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl,formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, or trifluorophenyl. Incertain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl,cyanophenyl, methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, ortrifluorophenyl. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl,4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, or2,4,5-trifluorophenyl. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl,3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl,2,4-difluorophenyl, or 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl.

In certain embodiments, R^(B) is bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,R^(B) is naphthyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituentsQ. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is naphth-1-yl, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) isnaphth-2-yl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R^(B) is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is monocyclicheteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R^(B) is 5-membered heteroaryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,R^(B) is 6-membered heteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is pyridyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,R^(B) is fluoropyridyl or fluoro-methylpyridyl. In certain embodiments,R^(B) is 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl or 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl.

In certain embodiments, R^(B) is bicyclic heteroaryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,R^(B) is 5,6-fused heteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is 6,6-fused heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(B) is quinolinyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(B) is quinolin-5-yl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl,cyanophenyl, methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl,propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl,difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl,fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl. In certain embodiments, R^(B) isphenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl.

In certain embodiments, R^(X) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(X)is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.In certain embodiments, R^(X) is methyl, ethyl, or propyl, eachoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(X) is methyl, ethyl, 2-hydroxyethyl, or n-propyl. Incertain embodiments, R^(X) is C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(X) is C₂₋₆alkynyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, R^(X) is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(X) is C₆₋₁₄aryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(X) is phenyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(X) is phenyl, fluorophenyl,or formylphenyl. In certain embodiments, R^(X) is phenyl,4-fluorophenyl, or 4-formylphenyl. In certain embodiments, R^(X) isC₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.In certain embodiments, R^(X) is benzyl, optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, R^(X) is heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, R^(X) is heterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, when X is —N(R^(X))—, R^(B) and R^(X) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heteroaryl orheterocyclyl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q. In certain embodiments, when X is —N(R^(X))—, R^(B) andR^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formheteroaryl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, when X is —N(R^(X))—, R^(B) and R^(X) together withthe N atom to which they are attached form monocyclic heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atomto which they are attached form 5-membered heteroaryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which theyare attached form pyrrolyl or imidazolyl, each of which is optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which theyare attached form pyrrol-1-yl or 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl. In certainembodiments, when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atomto which they are attached form 6-membered heteroaryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which theyare attached form bicyclic heteroaryl, optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, when X is —N(R)—, R^(B)and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formindolyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with theN atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments,when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which theyare attached form monocyclic heterocyclyl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, when X is —N(R)—,R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached form5- or 6-membered heterocyclyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, when X is—N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they areattached form pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, or morpholinyl, each of whichis optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. In certainembodiments, when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atomto which they are attached form pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or4-morpholin-4-yl. In certain embodiments, when X is —N(R)—, R^(B) andR^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached form bicyclicheterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, L is methylene,ethylene, or propylene, each of which is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, L is —(CH₂)_(p)—,wherein p is an integer of 1, 2, 3, or 4. In certain embodiments, L is—(CH₂)_(p)—, wherein p is an integer of 1, 2, or 3. In certainembodiments, L is —(CH₂)_(p)—, wherein p is an integer of 1 or 2. Incertain embodiments, L is —CH₂CH₂—. In certain embodiments, L is —CH₂—.In certain embodiments, L is C₂₋₆ alkenylene, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, L isethenylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q. Incertain embodiments, L is ethen-1,2-diyl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, L is(E)-ethen-1,2-diyl. In certain embodiments, L is (Z)-ethen-1,2-diyl. Incertain embodiments, L is C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkylene, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q. In certain embodiments, L isheterocyclylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.

In certain embodiments, X is —O—. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(X)—,wherein R^(X) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—.In certain embodiments, X is —S—. In certain embodiments, X is —S(O)—.In certain embodiments, X is —S(O)₂—.

In certain embodiments, U¹ is C. In certain embodiments, U¹ is N. Incertain embodiments, U¹ is —CR^(7a)═, wherein R^(7a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, U¹ is —N═. In certain embodiments, U¹ is—NR^(7b)—, wherein R^(7b) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,U¹ is —O—. In certain embodiments, U¹ is —S—.

In certain embodiments, V¹ is C. In certain embodiments, V¹ is N. Incertain embodiments, V¹ is —CR^(7a)═, wherein R^(7a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, V¹ is —N═. In certain embodiments, V¹ is—NR^(7b)—, wherein R^(h) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,V¹ is —O—. In certain embodiments, V¹ is —S—.

In certain embodiments, W¹ is C. In certain embodiments, W¹ is N. Incertain embodiments, W¹ is —CR^(7a)═, wherein R^(7a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, W¹ is —N═. In certain embodiments, W¹ is—NR^(7b)—, wherein R^(h) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,W¹ is —O—. In certain embodiments, W¹ is —S—.

In certain embodiments, X¹ is C. In certain embodiments, X¹ is N. Incertain embodiments, X¹ is —CR^(7a)═, wherein R^(7a) is as definedherein. In certain embodiments, X¹ is —N═. In certain embodiments, X¹ is—NR^(7b)—, wherein R^(7b) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,X¹ is —O—. In certain embodiments, X¹ is —S—.

In certain embodiments, Y¹ is C. In certain embodiments, Y¹ is N. Incertain embodiments, Y¹ is a bond. In certain embodiments, Y¹ is—CR^(7a)═, wherein R^(7a) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments,Y¹ is —N═. In certain embodiments, Y¹ is —NR^(7b)—, wherein R^(7b) is asdefined herein. In certain embodiments, Y¹ is —O—. In certainembodiments, Y¹ is —S—.

In certain embodiments, Z¹ is C. In certain embodiments, Z¹ is N.

In certain embodiments, U² is —N═. In certain embodiments, U² is —O—.

In certain embodiments, V² is —N═. In certain embodiments, V² is —O—. Incertain embodiments, V² is —C(OH)═.

In certain embodiments, U² and V² are each —N═. In certain embodiments,U² is —O— and V² is —C(OH)═.

In certain embodiments, n is an integer of 0. In certain embodiments, nis an integer of 1. In certain embodiments, n is an integer of 2. Incertain embodiments, n is an integer of 3. In certain embodiments, n isan integer of 4.

In certain embodiments, p is an integer of 1. In certain embodiments, pis an integer of 2. In certain embodiments, p is an integer of 3. Incertain embodiments, p is an integer of 4.

In one embodiment, provided herein is a compound of:

-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A1;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A2;-   2-[(1Z)-1-({2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A3;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A4;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A5;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A6;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A7;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-cyanophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A8;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid A9;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-ethylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A10;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A11;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-chloro-4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A12;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({2-methoxy-4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A13;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A14;-   2-[(1Z)-1-({2-chloro-4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A15;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2,4-difluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A16;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A17;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A18;-   3-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoic    acid A19;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A20;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(6-fluoro-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A21;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(quinolin-5-yloxy)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid A22;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A23;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A24;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetamide    A25;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-methylacetamide    A26;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide    A27;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)acetamide    A28;-   (2E)-3-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]prop-2-enoic    acid A61;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A62;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfinyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A63;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A64;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)pyridine-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A65;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A66;-   (2E)-4-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]but-2-enoic    acid A67;-   2-[(1Z)-4,5-difluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A68;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2,4-dimethyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A69;-   (2E)-3-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyprop-2-enamide    A76;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A77;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfinyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A78;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A79;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)pyridine-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A80;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A81;-   (2E)-4-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxybut-2-enamide    A82;-   2-[(1Z)-4,5-difluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A83; or-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2,4-dimethyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A84;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of:

-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A29;-   2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[benzyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A30;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(methyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A31;-   2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[ethyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A32;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(propyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A33;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A34;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(4-formylphenyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A35;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-formylphenyl)(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A36;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A37;-   2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[benzyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A38;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A55;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A56;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(1H-indol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A57;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A58;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A59;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid A60;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A70;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A71;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(1H-indol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A72;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A73;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A74;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A75; or-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    A85;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of:

-   5-{[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-[(3-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A39;-   5-{[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A40;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-{[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A41;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A42;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A43;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A44;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A45;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-{[4-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A46;-   3-(4-{[(1Z)-2-methyl-3-[2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-1H-inden-1-ylidene]methyl}phenoxy)benzonitrile    A47;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A48;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A49;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A50;-   5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-{[4-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    A51; or-   (Z)-3-((2-methyl-1-(4-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-one    A52;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of5-{[(1E)-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA53; or5-{[(1E)-1-[(3-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA54; or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopicvariant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of:

-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamide    C1;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamide    C2; or-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamide    C3;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of:

-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamide    D1;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D2;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D3;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-fluoro-4-methylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D4;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3,4-difluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D5;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-nitrophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D6;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D7;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D8;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-benzyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D9;-   2-[(1Z)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D10;-   2-[(1Z)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D11;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-trifluoromethyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D12;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[3-methyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D13;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-methyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D14;-   2-[(1Z)-5,7-difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D15;-   2-[(1Z)-4,6-difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D16;-   2-[(1Z)-5-tert-butyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D17;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid D18;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-(2-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D19;-   2-[(1Z)-5,7-difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D20;-   2-[(1Z)-4,6-difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D21;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-methoxyphenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D22;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-(4-fluoro-3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D23;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-cyanophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D24;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-chlorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D25;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-trifluoromethylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D26;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[3-trifluoromethylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D27;-   2-[(1Z)-4-methoxy-1-(4-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D28;-   2-[(1Z)-6-methoxy-1-(4-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D29;-   2-[(1Z)-6-trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D30;-   2-[(1Z)-5-trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D31;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D32;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D33;-   2-[(1Z)-5-trifluoromethyl-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D34;-   2-[(1Z)-6-methoxy-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D35;-   2-[(1Z)-6-trifluoromethyl-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid D36;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D37; or-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-[(3-methoxy-5-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid D38;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In still another embodiment, provided herein is a compound of:

-   2-[(1E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3,4-difluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid E1;-   2-[(1E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid E2;-   2-[(1E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid E3;-   2-[(1E)-5,7-difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid E4;-   5-{2-[(1E)-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazole    E5; and-   2-[(1E)-5,7-difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-acetic    acid E6;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In certain embodiments, a compound provided herein isdeuterium-enriched. In certain embodiments, a compound provided hereinis carbon-13 enriched. In certain embodiments, a compound providedherein is carbon-14 enriched. In certain embodiments, a compoundprovided herein contains one or more less prevalent isotopes for otherelements, including, but not limited to, ¹⁵N for nitrogen; ¹⁷O or ¹⁸Ofor oxygen, and ³⁴S, ³⁵S, or ³⁶S for sulfur.

In certain embodiments, a compound provided herein has an isotopicenrichment factor of no less than about 5, no less than about 10, noless than about 20, no less than about 50, no less than about 100, noless than about 200, no less than about 500, no less than about 1,000,no less than about 2,000, no less than about 5,000, or no less thanabout 10,000. In any events, however, an isotopic enrichment factor fora specified isotope is no greater than the maximum isotopic enrichmentfactor for the specified isotope, which is the isotopic enrichmentfactor when a compound at a given position is 100% enriched with thespecified isotope. Thus, the maximum isotopic enrichment factor isdifferent for different isotopes. The maximum isotopic enrichment factoris 6,410 for deuterium and 90 for carbon-13.

In certain embodiments, a compound provided herein has a deuteriumenrichment factor of no less than about 64 (about 1% deuteriumenrichment), no less than about 130 (about 2% deuterium enrichment), noless than about 320 (about 5% deuterium enrichment), no less than about640 (about 10% deuterium enrichment), no less than about 1,300 (about20% deuterium enrichment), no less than about 3,200 (about 50% deuteriumenrichment), no less than about 4,800 (about 75% deuterium enrichment),no less than about 5,130 (about 80% deuterium enrichment), no less thanabout 5,450 (about 85% deuterium enrichment), no less than about 5,770(about 90% deuterium enrichment), no less than about 6,090 (about 95%deuterium enrichment), no less than about 6,220 (about 97% deuteriumenrichment), no less than about 6,280 (about 98% deuterium enrichment),no less than about 6,350 (about 99% deuterium enrichment), or no lessthan about 6,380 (about 99.5% deuterium enrichment). The deuteriumenrichment can be determined using conventional analytical methods knownto one of ordinary skill in the art, including mass spectrometry andnuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. In certain embodiments, atleast one of the atoms of a compound provided herein, as specified asdeuterium-enriched, has deuterium enrichment of no less than about 1%,no less than about 2%, no less than about 5%, no less than about 10%, noless than about 20%, no less than about 50%, no less than about 70%, noless than about 80%, no less than about 90%, or no less than about 98%.

In certain embodiments, a compound provided herein is isolated orpurified. In certain embodiments, a compound provided herein has apurity of at least about 90%, at least about 95%, at least about 98%, atleast about 99%, or at least about 99.5% by weight.

The compounds provided herein are intended to encompass all possiblestereoisomers, unless a particular stereochemistry is specified. Where acompound provided herein contains an alkenyl group, the compound mayexist as one or mixture of geometric cis/trans (or Z/E) isomers. Wherestructural isomers are interconvertible, the compound may exist as asingle tautomer or a mixture of tautomers. This can take the form ofproton tautomerism in the compound that contains, for example, an imino,keto, or oxime group; or so-called valence tautomerism in the compoundthat contains an aromatic moiety. It follows that a single compound mayexhibit more than one type of isomerism.

The compound provided herein can be enantiomerically pure, such as asingle enantiomer or a single diastereomer, or be stereoisomericmixtures, such as a mixture of enantiomers, e.g., a racemic mixture oftwo enantiomers; or a mixture of two or more diastereomers. As such, oneof ordinary skill in the art will recognize that administration of acompound in its (R) form is equivalent, for the compound that undergoesepimerization in vivo, to administration of the compound in its (S)form. Conventional techniques for the preparation/isolation ofindividual enantiomers include synthesis from a suitable optically pureprecursor, asymmetric synthesis from achiral starting materials, orresolution of an enantiomeric mixture, for example, chiralchromatography, recrystallization, resolution, diastereomeric saltformation, or derivatization into diastereomeric adducts followed byseparation.

When a compound provided herein contains an acidic or basic moiety, itcan also be provided as a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. See, Bergeet al., J. Pharm. Sci. 1977, 66, 1-19; Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts:Properties, Selection, and Use, 2nd ed.; Stahl and Wermuth Eds.; JohnWiley & Sons, 2011. In certain embodiments, a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt of a compound provided herein is a solvate. In certainembodiments, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of a compound providedherein is a hydrate.

Suitable acids for use in the preparation of pharmaceutically acceptablesalts of a compound provided herein include, but are not limited to,acetic acid, 2,2-dichloroacetic acid, acylated amino acids, adipic acid,alginic acid, ascorbic acid, L-aspartic acid, benzenesulfonic acid,benzoic acid, 4-acetamidobenzoic acid, boric acid, (+)-camphoric acid,camphorsulfonic acid, (+)-(1S)-camphor-10-sulfonic acid, capric acid,caproic acid, caprylic acid, cinnamic acid, citric acid, cyclamic acid,cyclohexanesulfamic acid, dodecylsulfuric acid, ethane-1,2-disulfonicacid, ethanesulfonic acid, 2-hydroxy-ethanesulfonic acid, formic acid,fumaric acid, galactaric acid, gentisic acid, glucoheptonic acid,D-gluconic acid, D-glucuronic acid, L-glutamic acid, α-oxoglutaric acid,glycolic acid, hippuric acid, hydrobromic acid, hydrochloric acid,hydroiodic acid, (+)-L-lactic acid, (±)-DL-lactic acid, lactobionicacid, lauric acid, maleic acid, (−)-L-malic acid, malonic acid,(±)-DL-mandelic acid, methanesulfonic acid, naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid,naphthalene-1,5-disulfonic acid, 1-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, nicotinicacid, nitric acid, oleic acid, orotic acid, oxalic acid, palmitic acid,pamoic acid, perchloric acid, phosphoric acid, L-pyroglutamic acid,saccharic acid, salicylic acid, 4-amino-salicylic acid, sebacic acid,stearic acid, succinic acid, sulfuric acid, tannic acid, (+)-L-tartaricacid, thiocyanic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, undecylenic acid, andvaleric acid.

Suitable bases for use in the preparation of pharmaceutically acceptablesalts of a compound provided herein include, but are not limited to,inorganic bases, such as magnesium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide,potassium hydroxide, zinc hydroxide, or sodium hydroxide; and organicbases, such as primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary, aliphaticand aromatic amines, including, but not limited to, L-arginine,benethamine, benzathine, choline, deanol, diethanolamine, diethylamine,dimethylamine, dipropylamine, diisopropylamine,2-(diethylamino)-ethanol, ethanolamine, ethylamine, ethylenediamine,isopropylamine, N-methyl-glucamine, hydrabamine, 1H-imidazole, L-lysine,morpholine, 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-morpholine, methylamine, piperidine,piperazine, propylamine, pyrrolidine, 1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-pyrrolidine,pyridine, quinuclidine, quinoline, isoquinoline, triethanolamine,trimethylamine, triethylamine, N-methyl-D-glucamine,2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol, and tromethamine.

A compound provided herein may also be provided as a prodrug, which is afunctional derivative of the compound and is readily convertible intothe parent compound in vivo. Prodrugs are often useful because, in somesituations, they may be easier to administer than the parent compound.They may, for instance, be bioavailable by oral administration whereasthe parent compound is not. The prodrug may also have enhancedsolubility in pharmaceutical compositions over the parent compound. Aprodrug may be converted into the parent drug by various mechanisms,including enzymatic processes and metabolic hydrolysis.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

In one embodiment, provided herein is a pharmaceutical composition,comprising a compound of Formula (I), or an enantiomer, a mixture ofenantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture of two or more diastereomers, atautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic variantthereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, orprodrug thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be formulated invarious dosage forms, including, but not limited to, dosage forms fororal, parenteral, and topical administration. The pharmaceuticalcomposition can also be formulated as modified release dosage forms,including delayed-, extended-, prolonged-, sustained-, pulsatile-,controlled-, accelerated-, fast-, targeted-, programmed-release, andgastric retention dosage forms. These dosage forms can be preparedaccording to conventional methods and techniques known to those skilledin the art. See, e.g., Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy,supra; Modified-Release Drug Delivery Technology, 2nd ed.; Rathbone etal., Eds.; Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences 184; CRC Press: BocaRaton, Fla., 2008.

In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein isformulated in a dosage form for oral administration. In anotherembodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein is formulatedin a dosage form for parenteral administration. In yet anotherembodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein is formulatedin a dosage form for intravenous administration. In yet anotherembodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein is formulatedin a dosage form for intramuscular administration. In yet anotherembodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein is formulatedin a dosage form for subcutaneous administration. In still anotherembodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein is formulatedin a dosage form for topical administration.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be provided in aunit-dosage form or multiple-dosage form. A unit-dosage form, as usedherein, refers to physically discrete a unit suitable for administrationto a subject, and packaged individually as is known in the art. Eachunit-dose contains a predetermined quantity of an active ingredient(s)(e.g., a compound provided herein) sufficient to produce the desiredtherapeutic effect, in association with the required pharmaceuticalexcipient(s). Examples of a unit-dosage form include, but are notlimited to, an ampoule, syringe, and individually packaged tablet andcapsule. A unit-dosage form may be administered in fractions ormultiples thereof. A multiple-dosage form is a plurality of identicalunit-dosage forms packaged in a single container to be administered in asegregated unit-dosage form. Examples of a multiple-dosage form include,are not limited to, a vial, bottle of tablets or capsules, or bottle ofpints or gallons.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be administered atonce or multiple times at intervals of time. It is understood that theprecise dosage and duration of treatment may vary with the age, weight,and condition of the subject being treated, and may be determinedempirically using known testing protocols or by extrapolation from invivo or in vitro test or diagnostic data. It is further understood thatfor any particular individual, specific dosage regimens should beadjusted over time according to the subject's need and the professionaljudgment of the person administering or supervising the administrationof the pharmaceutical composition.

A. Oral Administration

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be provided in solid, semisolid, or liquid dosage forms for oraladministration. As used herein, oral administration also includesbuccal, lingual, and sublingual administration. Suitable oral dosageforms include, but are not limited to, tablets, fastmelts, chewabletablets, capsules, pills, strips, troches, lozenges, pastilles, cachets,pellets, medicated chewing gum, bulk powders, effervescent ornon-effervescent powders or granules, oral mists, solutions, emulsions,suspensions, wafers, sprinkles, elixirs, and syrups. In addition to theactive ingredient(s), the pharmaceutical composition can contain one ormore pharmaceutically acceptable carriers or excipients, including, butnot limited to, binders, fillers, diluents, disintegrants, wettingagents, lubricants, glidants, coloring agents, dye-migration inhibitors,sweetening agents, flavoring agents, emulsifying agents, suspending anddispersing agents, preservatives, solvents, non-aqueous liquids, organicacids, and sources of carbon dioxide.

Binders or granulators impart cohesiveness to a tablet to ensure thetablet remaining intact after compression. Suitable binders orgranulators include, but are not limited to, starches, such as cornstarch, potato starch, and pre-gelatinized starch (e.g., STARCH 1500®);gelatin; sugars, such as sucrose, glucose, dextrose, molasses, andlactose; natural and synthetic gums, such as acacia, alginic acid,alginates, extract of Irish moss, panwar gum, ghatti gum, mucilage ofisabgol husks, carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose,polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), VEEGUM®, larch arabogalactan, powderedtragacanth, and guar gum; celluloses, such as ethyl cellulose, celluloseacetate, carboxymethyl cellulose calcium, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, methyl cellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC),hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC); andmicrocrystalline celluloses, such as AVICEL® PH-101, AVICEL® PH-103,AVICEL® PH-105, and AVICEL® RC-581. Suitable fillers include, but arenot limited to, talc, calcium carbonate, microcrystalline cellulose,powdered cellulose, dextrates, kaolin, mannitol, silicic acid, sorbitol,starch, and pre-gelatinized starch. The amount of a binder or filler inthe pharmaceutical composition provided herein varies upon the type offormulation, and is readily discernible to those of ordinary skill inthe art. The binder or filler may be present from about 50 to about 99%by weight in the pharmaceutical composition provided herein.

Suitable diluents include, but are not limited to, dicalcium phosphate,calcium sulfate, lactose, sorbitol, sucrose, inositol, cellulose,kaolin, mannitol, sodium chloride, dry starch, and powdered sugar.Certain diluents, such as mannitol, lactose, sorbitol, sucrose, andinositol, when present in sufficient quantity, can impart properties tosome compressed tablets that permit disintegration in the mouth bychewing. Such compressed tablets can be used as chewable tablets. Theamount of a diluent in the pharmaceutical composition provided hereinvaries upon the type of formulation, and is readily discernible to thoseof ordinary skill in the art.

Suitable disintegrants include, but are not limited to, agar; bentonite;celluloses, such as methylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose; woodproducts; natural sponge; cation-exchange resins; alginic acid; gums,such as guar gum and VEEGUM® HV; citrus pulp; cross-linked celluloses,such as croscarmellose; cross-linked polymers, such as crospovidone;cross-linked starches; calcium carbonate; microcrystalline cellulose,such as sodium starch glycolate; polacrilin potassium; starches, such ascorn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, and pre-gelatinized starch;clays; and algins. The amount of a disintegrant in the pharmaceuticalcomposition provided herein varies upon the type of formulation, and isreadily discernible to those of ordinary skill in the art. Thepharmaceutical composition provided herein may contain from about 0.5 toabout 15% or from about 1 to about 5% by weight of a disintegrant.

Suitable lubricants include, but are not limited to, calcium stearate;magnesium stearate; mineral oil; light mineral oil; glycerin; sorbitol;mannitol; glycols, such as glycerol behenate and polyethylene glycol(PEG); stearic acid; sodium lauryl sulfate; talc; hydrogenated vegetableoil, such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, sesame oil,olive oil, corn oil, and soybean oil; zinc stearate; ethyl oleate; ethyllaureate; agar; starch; lycopodium; and silica or silica gels, such asAEROSIL® 200 and CAB-O-SIL®. The amount of a lubricant in thepharmaceutical composition provided herein varies upon the type offormulation, and is readily discernible to those of ordinary skill inthe art. The pharmaceutical compositions provided herein may containabout 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a lubricant.

Suitable glidants include, but are not limited to, colloidal silicondioxide, CAB-O-SIL®, and asbestos-free talc. Suitable coloring agentsinclude, but are not limited to, any of the approved, certified, watersoluble FD&C dyes, and water insoluble FD&C dyes suspended on aluminahydrate, and color lakes. A color lake is a combination by adsorption ofa water-soluble dye to a hydrous oxide of a heavy metal, resulting in aninsoluble form of the dye. Suitable flavoring agents include, but arenot limited to, natural flavors extracted from plants, such as fruits,and synthetic blends of compounds which produce a pleasant tastesensation, such as peppermint and methyl salicylate. Suitable sweeteningagents include, but are not limited to, sucrose, lactose, mannitol,syrups, glycerin, and artificial sweeteners, such as saccharin andaspartame. Suitable emulsifying agents include, but are not limited to,gelatin, acacia, tragacanth, bentonite, and surfactants, such aspolyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (TWEEN® 20), polyoxyethylenesorbitan monooleate 80 (TWEEN® 80), and triethanolamine oleate. Suitablesuspending and dispersing agents include, but are not limited to, sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose, pectin, tragacanth, VEEGUM®, acacia, sodiumcarbomethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, andpolyvinylpyrrolidone. Suitable preservatives include, but are notlimited to, glycerin, methyl and propylparaben, benzoic add, and sodiumbenzoate and alcohol. Suitable wetting agents include, but are notlimited to, propylene glycol monostearate, sorbitan monooleate,diethylene glycol monolaurate, and polyoxyethylene lauryl ether.Suitable solvents include, but are not limited to, glycerin, sorbitol,ethyl alcohol, and syrup. Suitable non-aqueous liquids utilized inemulsions include, but are not limited to, mineral oil and cottonseedoil. Suitable organic acids include, but are not limited to, citric andtartaric acid. Suitable sources of carbon dioxide include, but are notlimited to, sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate.

It should be understood that many carriers and excipients may serveseveral functions, even within the same formulation.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be provided as compressed tablets, tablet triturates, chewablelozenges, rapidly dissolving tablets, multiple compressed tablets, orenteric-coating tablets, sugar-coated, or film-coated tablets.Enteric-coated tablets are compressed tablets coated with substancesthat resist the action of stomach acid but dissolve or disintegrate inthe intestine, thus protecting the active ingredient(s) from the acidicenvironment of the stomach. Enteric-coatings include, but are notlimited to, fatty acids, fats, phenyl salicylate, waxes, shellac,ammoniated shellac, and cellulose acetate phthalates. Sugar-coatedtablets are compressed tablets surrounded by a sugar coating, which maybe beneficial in covering up objectionable tastes or odors and inprotecting the tablets from oxidation. Film-coated tablets arecompressed tablets that are covered with a thin layer or film of awater-soluble material. Film coatings include, but are not limited to,hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyethyleneglycol 4000, and cellulose acetate phthalate. Film coating imparts thesame general characteristics as sugar coating. Multiple compressedtablets are compressed tablets made by more than one compression cycle,including layered tablets, and press-coated or dry-coated tablets.

The tablet dosage forms can be prepared from an active ingredient(s) inpowdered, crystalline, or granular forms, alone or in combination withone or more carriers or excipients described herein, including binders,disintegrants, controlled-release polymers, lubricants, diluents, and/orcolorants. Flavoring and sweetening agents are especially useful in theformation of chewable tablets and lozenges.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be provided as soft or hard capsules, which can be made fromgelatin, methylcellulose, starch, or calcium alginate. The hard gelatincapsule, also known as the dry-filled capsule (DFC), consists of twosections, one slipping over the other, thus completely enclosing theactive ingredient(s). The soft elastic capsule (SEC) is a soft, globularshell, such as a gelatin shell, which is plasticized by the addition ofglycerin, sorbitol, or a similar polyol. The soft gelatin shells maycontain a preservative to prevent the growth of microorganisms. Suitablepreservatives are those as described herein, including methyl- andpropyl-parabens, and sorbic acid. The liquid, semisolid, and soliddosage forms provided herein may be encapsulated in a capsule. Suitableliquid and semisolid dosage forms include solutions and suspensions inpropylene carbonate, vegetable oils, or triglycerides. Capsulescontaining such solutions can be prepared as described in U.S. Pat. Nos.4,328,245; 4,409,239; and 4,410,545. The capsules may also be coated asknown by those of skill in the art in order to modify or sustaindissolution of the active ingredient(s).

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be provided in liquid and semisolid dosage forms, includingemulsions, solutions, suspensions, elixirs, and syrups. An emulsion is atwo-phase system, in which one liquid is dispersed in the form of smallglobules throughout another liquid, which can be oil-in-water orwater-in-oil. Emulsions may include a pharmaceutically acceptablenon-aqueous liquid or solvent, emulsifying agent, and preservative.Suspensions may include a pharmaceutically acceptable suspending agentand preservative. Aqueous alcoholic solutions may include apharmaceutically acceptable acetal, such as a di(lower alkyl) acetal ofa lower alkyl aldehyde, e.g., acetaldehyde diethyl acetal; and awater-miscible solvent having one or more hydroxyl groups, such aspropylene glycol and ethanol. Elixirs are clear, sweetened, andhydroalcoholic solutions. Syrups are concentrated aqueous solutions of asugar, for example, sucrose, and may also contain a preservative. For aliquid dosage form, for example, a solution in a polyethylene glycol maybe diluted with a sufficient quantity of a pharmaceutically acceptableliquid carrier, e.g., water, to be measured conveniently foradministration.

Other useful liquid and semisolid dosage forms include, but are notlimited to, those containing an active ingredient(s), and a dialkylatedmono- or poly-alkylene glycol, including, 1,2-dimethoxymethane, diglyme,triglyme, tetraglyme, polyethylene glycol-350-dimethyl ether,polyethylene glycol-550-dimethyl ether, polyethylene glycol-750-dimethylether, wherein 350, 550, and 750 refer to the approximate averagemolecular weight of the polyethylene glycol. These dosage forms canfurther comprise one or more antioxidants, such as butylatedhydroxytoluene (BHT), butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), propyl gallate,vitamin E, hydroquinone, hydroxycoumarins, ethanolamine, lecithin,cephalin, ascorbic acid, malic acid, sorbitol, phosphoric acid,bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, thiodipropionic acid and its esters,and dithiocarbamates.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be also provided in the forms of liposomes, micelles, microspheres,or nanosystems. Micellar dosage forms can be prepared as described inU.S. Pat. No. 6,350,458.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be provided as non-effervescent or effervescent, granules andpowders, to be reconstituted into a liquid dosage form. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers and excipients used in the non-effervescent granulesor powders may include diluents, sweeteners, and wetting agents.Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and excipients used in theeffervescent granules or powders may include organic acids and a sourceof carbon dioxide.

Coloring and flavoring agents can be used in all of the dosage formsdescribed herein.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for oral administrationcan be formulated as immediate or modified release dosage forms,including delayed-, sustained, pulsed-, controlled, targeted-, andprogrammed-release forms.

B. Parenteral Administration

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be administeredparenterally by injection, infusion, or implantation, for local orsystemic administration. Parenteral administration, as used herein,include intravenous, intraarterial, intraperitoneal, intrathecal,intraventricular, intraurethral, intrasternal, intracranial,intramuscular, intrasynovial, intravesical, and subcutaneousadministration.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for parenteraladministration can be formulated in any dosage forms that are suitablefor parenteral administration, including, but not limited to, solutions,suspensions, emulsions, micelles, liposomes, microspheres, nanosystems,and solid forms suitable for solutions or suspensions in liquid prior toinjection. Such dosage forms can be prepared according to conventionalmethods known to those skilled in the art of pharmaceutical science.See, e.g., Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, supra.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for parenteraladministration can include one or more pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers and excipients, including, but not limited to, aqueousvehicles, water-miscible vehicles, non-aqueous vehicles, antimicrobialagents or preservatives against the growth of microorganisms,stabilizers, solubility enhancers, isotonic agents, buffering agents,antioxidants, local anesthetics, suspending and dispersing agents,wetting or emulsifying agents, complexing agents, sequestering orchelating agents, cryoprotectants, lyoprotectants, thickening agents, pHadjusting agents, and inert gases.

Suitable aqueous vehicles include, but are not limited to, water,saline, physiological saline or phosphate buffered saline (PBS), sodiumchloride injection, Ringer's injection, isotonic dextrose injection,sterile water injection, dextrose and lactated Ringer's injection.Suitable non-aqueous vehicles include, but are not limited to, fixedoils of vegetable origin, castor oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, oliveoil, peanut oil, peppermint oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil,hydrogenated vegetable oils, hydrogenated soybean oil, and medium-chaintriglycerides of coconut oil, and palm seed oil. Suitable water-misciblevehicles include, but are not limited to, ethanol, 1,3-butanediol,liquid polyethylene glycol (e.g., polyethylene glycol 300 andpolyethylene glycol 400), propylene glycol, glycerin,N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N,N-dimethylacetamide, and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Suitable antimicrobial agents or preservatives include, but are notlimited to, phenols, cresols, mercurials, benzyl alcohol, chlorobutanol,methyl and propyl p-hydroxybenzoates, thimerosal, benzalkonium chloride(e.g., benzethonium chloride), methyl- and propyl-parabens, and sorbicacid. Suitable isotonic agents include, but are not limited to, sodiumchloride, glycerin, and dextrose. Suitable buffering agents include, butare not limited to, phosphate and citrate. Suitable antioxidants includethose described herein, such as bisulfite and sodium metabisulfite.Suitable local anesthetics include, but are not limited to, procainehydrochloride. Suitable suspending and dispersing agents include thosedescribed herein, such as sodium carboxymethylcelluose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and polyvinylpyrrolidone. Suitable emulsifying agentsinclude those described herein, such as polyoxyethylene sorbitanmonolaurate, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate 80, and triethanolamineoleate. Suitable sequestering or chelating agents include, but are notlimited to, EDTA. Suitable pH adjusting agents include, but are notlimited to, sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, citric acid, and lacticacid. Suitable complexing agents include, but are not limited to,cyclodextrins, including α-cyclodextrin, β-cyclodextrin,hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin, sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin, andsulfobutylether 7-β-cyclodextrin (CAPTISOL®).

When the pharmaceutical composition provided herein is formulated formultiple dosage administration, multiple dosage parenteral formulationsmust contain an antimicrobial agent at bacteriostatic or fungistaticconcentrations. All parenteral formulations must be sterile, as knownand practiced in the art.

In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition for parenteraladministration is provided as a ready-to-use sterile solution. Inanother embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is provided as asterile dry soluble product, including a lyophilized powder andhypodermic tablet, to be reconstituted with a vehicle prior to use. Inyet another embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is provided as aready-to-use sterile suspension. In yet another embodiment, thepharmaceutical composition is provided as a sterile dry insolubleproduct to be reconstituted with a vehicle prior to use. In stillanother embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is provided as aready-to-use sterile emulsion.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for parenteraladministration can be formulated as immediate or modified release dosageforms, including delayed-, sustained, pulsed-, controlled, targeted-,and programmed-release forms.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for parenteraladministration can be formulated as a suspension, solid, semi-solid, orthixotropic liquid, for administration as an implanted depot. In oneembodiment, the pharmaceutical composition provided herein are dispersedin a solid inner matrix, which is surrounded by an outer polymericmembrane that is insoluble in body fluids but allows the activeingredient(s) in the pharmaceutical composition to diffuse through.

Suitable inner matrixes include, but are not limited to,polymethylmethacrylate, polybutyl-methacrylate, plasticized orunplasticized polyvinylchloride, plasticized nylon, plasticizedpolyethylene terephthalate, natural rubber, polyisoprene,polyisobutylene, polybutadiene, polyethylene, ethylene-vinyl acetatecopolymers, silicone rubbers, polydimethylsiloxanes, silicone carbonatecopolymers, hydrophilic polymers (such as hydrogels of esters of acrylicand methacrylic acid), collagen, cross-linked polyvinyl alcohol, andcross-linked partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate.

Suitable outer polymeric membranes include, but are not limited to,polyethylene, polypropylene, ethylene/propylene copolymers,ethylene/ethyl acrylate copolymers, ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymers,silicone rubbers, polydimethyl siloxanes, neoprene rubber, chlorinatedpolyethylene, polyvinylchloride, vinyl chloride copolymers with vinylacetate, vinylidene chloride, ethylene and propylene, ionomerpolyethylene terephthalate, butyl rubber epichlorohydrin rubbers,ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer, ethylene/vinyl acetate/vinyl alcoholterpolymer, and ethylene/vinyloxyethanol copolymer.

C. Topical Administration

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be administeredtopically to the skin, orifices, or mucosa. The topical administration,as used herein, includes (intra)dermal, conjunctival, intracomeal,intraocular, ophthalmic, auricular, transdermal, nasal, vaginal,urethral, respiratory, and rectal administration.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be formulated in anydosage forms that are suitable for topical administration for local orsystemic effect, including, but not limited to, emulsions, solutions,suspensions, creams, gels, hydrogels, ointments, dusting powders,dressings, elixirs, lotions, suspensions, tinctures, pastes, foams,films, aerosols, irrigations, sprays, suppositories, bandages, anddermal patches. The topical formulations of the pharmaceuticalcomposition provided herein can also comprise liposomes, micelles,microspheres, and nanosystems.

Pharmaceutically acceptable carriers and excipients suitable for use inthe topical formulations include, but are not limited to, aqueousvehicles, water-miscible vehicles, non-aqueous vehicles, antimicrobialagents or preservatives against the growth of microorganisms,stabilizers, solubility enhancers, isotonic agents, buffering agents,antioxidants, local anesthetics, suspending and dispersing agents,wetting or emulsifying agents, complexing agents, sequestering orchelating agents, penetration enhancers, cryoprotectants,lyoprotectants, thickening agents, and inert gases.

The pharmaceutical composition can also be administered topically byelectroporation, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, sonophoresis, ormicroneedle or needle-free injection, such as POWDERJECT™ and BIOJECT™.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be provided in theforms of ointments, creams, and gels. Suitable ointment vehicles includeoleaginous or hydrocarbon vehicles, including lard, benzoinated lard,olive oil, cottonseed oil, and other oils, white petrolatum;emulsifiable or absorption vehicles, such as hydrophilic petrolatum,hydroxystearin sulfate, and anhydrous lanolin; water-removable vehicles,such as hydrophilic ointment; water-soluble ointment vehicles, includingpolyethylene glycols of varying molecular weight; emulsion vehicles,either water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions or oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions,including cetyl alcohol, glyceryl monostearate, lanolin, and stearicacid. See, e.g., Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, supra.These vehicles are emollient but generally require addition ofantioxidants and preservatives.

Suitable cream base can be oil-in-water or water-in-oil. Suitable creamvehicles may be water-washable, and contain an oil phase, an emulsifier,and an aqueous phase. The oil phase is also called the “internal” phase,which is generally comprised of petrolatum and a fatty alcohol such ascetyl or stearyl alcohol. The aqueous phase usually, although notnecessarily, exceeds the oil phase in volume, and generally contains ahumectant. The emulsifier in a cream formulation may be a nonionic,anionic, cationic, or amphoteric surfactant.

Gels are semisolid, suspension-type systems. Single-phase gels containorganic macromolecules distributed substantially uniformly throughoutthe liquid carrier. Suitable gelling agents include, but are not limitedto, crosslinked acrylic acid polymers, such as carbomers,carboxypolyalkylenes, and CARBOPOL®; hydrophilic polymers, such aspolyethylene oxides, polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene copolymers, andpolyvinylalcohol; cellulosic polymers, such as hydroxypropyl cellulose,hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose phthalate, and methylcellulose; gums, such as tragacanthand xanthan gum; sodium alginate; and gelatin. In order to prepare auniform gel, dispersing agents such as alcohol or glycerin can be added,or the gelling agent can be dispersed by trituration, mechanical mixing,and/or stirring.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be administeredrectally, urethrally, vaginally, or perivaginally in the forms ofsuppositories, pessaries, bougies, poultices or cataplasm, pastes,powders, dressings, creams, plasters, contraceptives, ointments,solutions, emulsions, suspensions, tampons, gels, foams, sprays, orenemas. These dosage forms can be manufactured using conventionalprocesses as described in Remington: The Science and Practice ofPharmacy, supra.

Rectal, urethral, and vaginal suppositories are solid bodies forinsertion into body orifices, which are solid at ordinary temperaturesbut melt or soften at body temperature to release the activeingredient(s) inside the orifices. Pharmaceutically acceptable carriersutilized in rectal and vaginal suppositories include bases or vehicles,such as stiffening agents, which produce a melting point in theproximity of body temperature, when formulated with an activeingredient(s); and antioxidants as described herein, including bisulfiteand sodium metabisulfite. Suitable vehicles include, but are not limitedto, cocoa butter (theobroma oil), glycerin-gelatin, carbowax(polyoxyethylene glycol), spermaceti, paraffin, white and yellow wax,and appropriate mixtures of mono-, di- and triglycerides of fatty acids,and hydrogels, such as polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, andpolyacrylic acid. Combinations of the various vehicles can also be used.Rectal and vaginal suppositories may be prepared by compressing ormolding. The typical weight of a rectal and vaginal suppository is about2 to about 3 g.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be administeredophthalmically in the forms of solutions, suspensions, ointments,emulsions, gel-forming solutions, powders for solutions, gels, ocularinserts, and implants.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be administeredintranasally or by inhalation to the respiratory tract. Thepharmaceutical composition can be provided in the form of an aerosol orsolution for delivery using a pressurized container, pump, spray,atomizer, such as an atomizer using electrohydrodynamics to produce afine mist, or nebulizer, alone or in combination with a suitablepropellant, such as 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane or1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane. The pharmaceutical composition canalso be provided as a dry powder for insufflation, alone or incombination with an inert carrier such as lactose or phospholipids; andnasal drops. For intranasal use, the powder can comprise a bioadhesiveagent, including chitosan or cyclodextrin.

Solutions or suspensions for use in a pressurized container, pump,spray, atomizer, or nebulizer can be formulated to contain ethanol,aqueous ethanol, or a suitable alternative agent for dispersing,solubilizing, or extending release of an active ingredient(s); apropellant as solvent; and/or a surfactant, such as sorbitan trioleate,oleic acid, or an oligolactic acid.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be micronized to asize suitable for delivery by inhalation, such as about 50 micrometersor less, or about 10 micrometers or less. Particles of such sizes can beprepared using a comminuting method known to those skilled in the art,such as spiral jet milling, fluid bed jet milling, supercritical fluidprocessing to form nanoparticles, high pressure homogenization, or spraydrying.

Capsules, blisters, and cartridges for use in an inhaler or insufflatorcan be formulated to contain a powder mix of the pharmaceuticalcomposition provided herein; a suitable powder base, such as lactose orstarch; and a performance modifier, such as l-leucine, mannitol, ormagnesium stearate. The lactose may be anhydrous or in the form of themonohydrate. Other suitable excipients or carriers include, but are notlimited to, dextran, glucose, maltose, sorbitol, xylitol, fructose,sucrose, and trehalose. The pharmaceutical composition provided hereinfor inhaled/intranasal administration can further comprise a suitableflavor, such as menthol and levomenthol; and/or sweeteners, such assaccharin and saccharin sodium.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein for topicaladministration can be formulated to be immediate release or modifiedrelease, including delayed-, sustained-, pulsed-, controlled-, targeted,and programmed release.

D. Modified Release

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can be formulated as amodified release dosage form. As used herein, the term “modifiedrelease” refers to a dosage form in which the rate or place of releaseof an active ingredient(s) is different from that of an immediate dosageform when administered by the same route. Modified release dosage formsinclude, but are not limited to, delayed-, extended-, prolonged-,sustained-, pulsatile-, controlled-, accelerated- and fast-, targeted-,programmed-release, and gastric retention dosage forms. Thepharmaceutical composition in modified release dosage forms can beprepared using a variety of modified release devices and methods knownto those skilled in the art, including, but not limited to,matrix-controlled release devices, osmotic controlled release devices,multiparticulate controlled release devices, ion-exchange resins,enteric coatings, multilayered coatings, microspheres, liposomes, andcombinations thereof. The release rate of the active ingredient(s) canalso be modified by varying the particle sizes and polymorphorism of theactive ingredient(s).

1. Matrix Controlled Release Devices

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein in a modified releasedosage form can be fabricated using a matrix-controlled release deviceknown to those skilled in the art. See, e.g., Takada et al. inEncyclopedia of Controlled Drug Delivery, Mathiowitz Ed.; Wiley, 1999;Vol. 2.

In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition provided hereinin a modified release dosage form is formulated using an erodible matrixdevice, which is water-swellable, erodible, or soluble polymers,including, but not limited to, synthetic polymers, and naturallyoccurring polymers and derivatives, such as polysaccharides andproteins.

Materials useful in forming an erodible matrix include, but are notlimited to, chitin, chitosan, dextran, and pullulan; gum agar, gumarabic, gum karaya, locust bean gum, gum tragacanth, carrageenans, gumghatti, guar gum, xanthan gum, and scleroglucan; starches, such asdextrin and maltodextrin; hydrophilic colloids, such as pectin;phosphatides, such as lecithin; alginates; propylene glycol alginate;gelatin; collagen; cellulosics, such as ethyl cellulose (EC),methylethyl cellulose (MEC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), CMEC,hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), celluloseacetate (CA), cellulose propionate (CP), cellulose butyrate (CB),cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), CAP, CAT, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), HPMCP, HPMCAS, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetatetrimellitate (HPMCAT), and ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC);polyvinyl pyrrolidone; polyvinyl alcohol; polyvinyl acetate; glycerolfatty acid esters; polyacrylamide; polyacrylic acid; copolymers ofethacrylic acid or methacrylic acid (EUDRAGIT®);poly(2-hydroxyethyl-methacrylate); polylactides; copolymers ofL-glutamic acid and ethyl-L-glutamate; degradable lactic acid-glycolicacid copolymers; poly-D-(−)-3-hydroxybutyric acid; and other acrylicacid derivatives, such as homopolymers and copolymers ofbutylmethacrylate, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate,ethylacrylate, (2-dimethylaminoethyl)methacrylate, and(trimethylaminoethyl)methacrylate chloride.

In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition provided hereinis formulated with a non-erodible matrix device. The activeingredient(s) is dissolved or dispersed in an inert matrix and isreleased primarily by diffusion through the inert matrix onceadministered. Materials suitable for use as a non-erodible matrix deviceinclude, but are not limited to, insoluble plastics, such aspolyethylene, polypropylene, polyisoprene, polyisobutylene,polybutadiene, polymethylmethacrylate, polybutylmethacrylate,chlorinated polyethylene, polyvinylchloride, methyl acrylate-methylmethacrylate copolymers, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers,ethylene/propylene copolymers, ethylene/ethyl acrylate copolymers, vinylchloride copolymers with vinyl acetate, vinylidene chloride, ethyleneand propylene, ionomer polyethylene terephthalate, butyl rubbers,epichlorohydrin rubbers, ethylene/vinyl alcohol copolymer,ethylene/vinyl acetate/vinyl alcohol terpolymer,ethylene/vinyloxyethanol copolymer, polyvinyl chloride, plasticizednylon, plasticized polyethylene terephthalate, natural rubber, siliconerubbers, polydimethylsiloxanes, and silicone carbonate copolymers;hydrophilic polymers, such as ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate,crospovidone, and cross-linked partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate;and fatty compounds, such as carnauba wax, microcrystalline wax, andtriglycerides.

In a matrix-controlled release system, the desired release kinetics canbe controlled, for example, via the polymer type employed, the polymerviscosity, the particle sizes of the polymer and/or the activeingredient(s), the ratio of the active ingredient(s) versus the polymer,and other excipients or carriers in the compositions.

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein in a modified releasedosage form can be prepared by methods known to those skilled in theart, including direct compression, dry or wet granulation followed bycompression, and melt-granulation followed by compression.

2. Osmotic Controlled Release Devices

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein in a modified releasedosage form can be fabricated using an osmotic controlled releasedevice, including, but not limited to, one-chamber system, two-chambersystem, asymmetric membrane technology (AMT), and extruding core system(ECS). In general, such devices have at least two components: (a) a corewhich contains an active ingredient; and (b) a semipermeable membranewith at least one delivery port, which encapsulates the core. Thesemipermeable membrane controls the influx of water to the core from anaqueous environment of use so as to cause drug release by extrusionthrough the delivery port(s).

In addition to the active ingredient(s), the core of the osmotic deviceoptionally includes an osmotic agent, which creates a driving force fortransport of water from the environment of use into the core of thedevice. One class of osmotic agents is water-swellable hydrophilicpolymers, which are also referred to as “osmopolymers” and “hydrogels.”Suitable water-swellable hydrophilic polymers as osmotic agents include,but are not limited to, hydrophilic vinyl and acrylic polymers,polysaccharides such as calcium alginate, polyethylene oxide (PEO),polyethylene glycol (PEG), polypropylene glycol (PPG),poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate), poly(acrylic) acid, poly(methacrylic)acid, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), crosslinked PVP, polyvinyl alcohol(PVA), PVA/PVP copolymers, PVA/PVP copolymers with hydrophobic monomerssuch as methyl methacrylate and vinyl acetate, hydrophilic polyurethanescontaining large PEO blocks, sodium croscarmellose, carrageenan,hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC),hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) andcarboxyethyl, cellulose (CEC), sodium alginate, polycarbophil, gelatin,xanthan gum, and sodium starch glycolate.

The other class of osmotic agents is osmogens, which are capable ofimbibing water to affect an osmotic pressure gradient across the barrierof the surrounding coating. Suitable osmogens include, but are notlimited to, inorganic salts, such as magnesium sulfate, magnesiumchloride, calcium chloride, sodium chloride, lithium chloride, potassiumsulfate, potassium phosphates, sodium carbonate, sodium sulfite, lithiumsulfate, potassium chloride, and sodium sulfate; sugars, such asdextrose, fructose, glucose, inositol, lactose, maltose, mannitol,raffinose, sorbitol, sucrose, trehalose, and xylitol; organic acids,such as ascorbic acid, benzoic acid, fumaric acid, citric acid, maleicacid, sebacic acid, sorbic acid, adipic acid, edetic acid, glutamicacid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, succinic acid, and tartaric acid; urea;and mixtures thereof.

Osmotic agents of different dissolution rates can be employed toinfluence how rapidly the active ingredient(s) is initially deliveredfrom the dosage form. For example, amorphous sugars, such as MANNOGEM™EZ can be used to provide faster delivery during the first couple ofhours to promptly produce the desired therapeutic effect, and graduallyand continually release of the remaining amount to maintain the desiredlevel of therapeutic or prophylactic effect over an extended period oftime. In this case, the active ingredient(s) is released at such a rateto replace the amount of the active ingredient metabolized and excreted.

The core can also include a wide variety of other excipients andcarriers as described herein to enhance the performance of the dosageform or to promote stability or processing.

Materials useful in forming the semipermeable membrane include variousgrades of acrylics, vinyls, ethers, polyamides, polyesters, andcellulosic derivatives that are water-permeable and water-insoluble atphysiologically relevant pHs or are susceptible to being renderedwater-insoluble by chemical alteration, such as crosslinking. Examplesof suitable polymers useful in forming the coating, include plasticized,unplasticized, and reinforced cellulose acetate (CA), cellulosediacetate, cellulose triacetate, CA propionate, cellulose nitrate,cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), CA ethyl carbamate, CAP, CA methylcarbamate, CA succinate, cellulose acetate trimellitate (CAT), CAdimethylaminoacetate, CA ethyl carbonate, CA chloroacetate, CA ethyloxalate, CA methyl sulfonate, CA butyl sulfonate, CA p-toluenesulfonate, agar acetate, amylose triacetate, beta glucan acetate, betaglucan triacetate, acetaldehyde dimethyl acetate, triacetate of locustbean gum, hydroxylated ethylene-vinylacetate, EC, PEG, PPG, PEG/PPGcopolymers, PVP, HEC, HPC, CMC, CMEC, HPMC, HPMCP, HPMCAS, HPMCAT,poly(acrylic) acids and esters and poly-(methacrylic) acids and estersand copolymers thereof, starch, dextran, dextrin, chitosan, collagen,gelatin, polyalkenes, polyethers, polysulfones, polyethersulfones,polystyrenes, polyvinyl halides, polyvinyl esters and ethers, naturalwaxes, and synthetic waxes.

Semipermeable membrane can also be a hydrophobic microporous membrane,wherein the pores are substantially filled with a gas and are not wettedby the aqueous medium but are permeable to water vapor, as disclosed inU.S. Pat. No. 5,798,119. Such hydrophobic but water-vapor permeablemembrane are typically composed of hydrophobic polymers such aspolyalkenes, polyethylene, polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene,polyacrylic acid derivatives, polyethers, polysulfones,polyethersulfones, polystyrenes, polyvinyl halides, polyvinylidenefluoride, polyvinyl esters and ethers, natural waxes, and syntheticwaxes.

The delivery port(s) on the semipermeable membrane can be formedpost-coating by mechanical or laser drilling. Delivery port(s) can alsobe formed in situ by erosion of a plug of water-soluble material or byrupture of a thinner portion of the membrane over an indentation in thecore. In addition, delivery ports can be formed during coating process,as in the case of asymmetric membrane coatings of the type disclosed inU.S. Pat. Nos. 5,612,059 and 5,698,220.

The total amount of the active ingredient(s) released and the releaserate can substantially by modulated via the thickness and porosity ofthe semipermeable membrane, the composition of the core, and the number,size, and position of the delivery ports.

The pharmaceutical composition in an osmotic controlled-release dosageform can further comprise additional conventional excipients or carriersas described herein to promote performance or processing of theformulation.

The osmotic controlled-release dosage forms can be prepared according toconventional methods and techniques known to those skilled in the art.See, e.g., Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, supra;Santus and Baker, J. Controlled Release, 1995, 35, 1-21; Verma et al.,Drug Dev. Ind. Pharm., 2000, 26, 695-708; Verma et al., J. ControlledRelease, 2002, 79, 7-27.

In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition provided hereinis formulated as an AMT controlled-release dosage form, which comprisesan asymmetric osmotic membrane that coats a core comprising the activeingredient(s) and other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients orcarriers. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,612,059 and WO 2002/17918. The AMTcontrolled-release dosage forms can be prepared according toconventional methods and techniques known to those skilled in the art,including direct compression, dry granulation, wet granulation, and adip-coating method.

In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition provided hereinis formulated as an ESC controlled-release dosage form, which comprisesan osmotic membrane that coats a core comprising the activeingredient(s), a hydroxyethyl cellulose, and other pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipients or carriers.

3. Multiparticulate Controlled Release Devices

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein in a modified releasedosage form can be fabricated as a multiparticulate controlled releasedevice, which comprises a multiplicity of particles, granules, orpellets, ranging from about 10 μm to about 3 mm, about 50 μm to about2.5 mm, or from about 100 μm to about 1 mm in diameter. Suchmultiparticulates can be made by the processes known to those skilled inthe art, including wet- and dry-granulation, extrusion/spheronization,roller-compaction, melt-congealing, and by spray-coating seed cores.See, e.g., Multiparticulate Oral Drug Delivery; Ghebre-Sellassie Eds.;Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences 65; CRC Press: 1994; andPharmaceutical Pelletization Technology; Ghebre-Sellassie Eds.; Drugsand the Pharmaceutical Sciences 37; CRC Press: 1989.

Other excipients or carriers as described herein can be blended with thepharmaceutical composition to aid in processing and forming themultiparticulates. The resulting particles can themselves constitute themultiparticulate device or can be coated by various film-formingmaterials, such as enteric polymers, water-swellable, and water-solublepolymers. The multiparticulates can be further processed as a capsule ora tablet.

4. Targeted Delivery

The pharmaceutical composition provided herein can also be formulated tobe targeted to a particular tissue, receptor, or other area of the bodyof the subject to be treated, including liposome-, resealederythrocyte-, and antibody-based delivery systems. Examples include, butare not limited to, those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,316,652;6,274,552; 6,271,359; 6,253,872; 6,139,865; 6,131,570; 6,120,751;6,071,495; 6,060,082; 6,048,736; 6,039,975; 6,004,534; 5,985,307;5,972,366; 5,900,252; 5,840,674; 5,759,542; and 5,709,874.

Methods of Use

In one embodiment, provided herein is a method of treating,ameliorating, or preventing one or more symptoms of a fibrotic diseasein a subject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), or anenantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture of twoor more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers,or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In another embodiment, provided herein is a method of treating,ameliorating, or preventing one or more symptoms of a fibrotic diseasein a subject, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I-A):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein:

R¹ is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl;

R² is —CN, —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c),—OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or heteroaryl; wherein R^(2a), R^(2b), andR^(2c) are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently (a) hydrogen, deuterium,cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or(c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a),—OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a),—OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(R^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c);

each R⁷ is independently (a) deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a),—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a),—OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —R^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); or two adjacent R⁷ togetherwith the phenyl group to which they are attached form naphthyl orbicyclic heteroaryl;

R^(C) is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —OR^(1a), —NR^(1b)R^(1c),or —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d);

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and

each R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), and R^(1d) is independently hydrogen,deuterium, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or R^(1a) andR^(1c) together with the C and N atoms to which they are attached formheterocyclyl; or R^(1b) and R^(1c) together with the N atom to whichthey are attached form heterocyclyl;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, alkynyl, cycloalkyl,aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q, wherein each Q is independently selected from: (a)deuterium, cyano, halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl,C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl,and heterocyclyl, each of which is further optionally substituted withone or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituentsQ^(a); and (c) —C(O)R^(a), —C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a),—C(R^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —C(S)R^(a), —C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a), —OC(O)OR^(a), —OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a),—OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(S)R^(a), —OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a), —OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d), —NR^(a)C(NR^(d))NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)₂R^(d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a), —S(O)₂R^(a),—S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein each R^(a), R^(b),R^(c), and R^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionallysubstituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, orfour, substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c) together with the Natom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q^(a);

wherein each Q^(a) is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl; and(c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e), —C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —C(O)SR^(e),—C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e), —C(S)OR^(e), —C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e), —OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(O)SR^(e),—OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e), —OC(S)OR^(e), —OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e), —OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h), —R^(e)C(O)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f), —NR^(e)C(NR^(h))N^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)C(S)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(S)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)S(O)R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)₂R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g),—NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e), —S(O)₂R^(e),—S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and —S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein each R^(e), R^(f),R^(g), and R^(h) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (iii) R^(f) and R^(g) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl.

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula (I-A) has the structure ofFormula (II-A):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(C), L, and n are each as defined herein.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I-A) has the structureof Formula (III-A):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R, R^(c), L, and n are each as defined herein.

In yet another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I-A) has thestructure of Formula (VI-A):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R¹, R²,R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, R⁷, R^(C), L, and n are each as defined herein.

In one embodiment, in any one of Formulae (I-A) to (IV-A),

R¹ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —CN, —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —OR^(2c), —NR^(2b)R^(2c),or heteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) is independentlyhydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo,C₁₋₆ alkyl, or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ and n are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and        -   each R⁷ is independently deuterium, halo, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or            —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl; or    -   (ii) n is an integer of 2, 3, or 4; and        -   two adjacent R⁷ together with the phenyl group to which they            are attached form naphthyl;

R^(C) is hydrogen, cyano, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl, —NHC(O)—C₁₋₆ alkyl, or —N(C₁₋₆alkyl)₂; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, cycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents Q.

In another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (I-A) to (IV-A),

R¹ is hydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R² is —CN, —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c),or 5-membered heteroaryl, wherein each R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c) isindependently hydrogen or C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R³ and R⁵ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁴ and R⁶ are each independently hydrogen, deuterium, halo, C₁₋₆ alkyl,or —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R⁷ and n are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (iii) n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and        -   each R^(C) is independently deuterium, halo, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or            —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl; or    -   (iv) n is an integer of 2; and        -   two adjacent R⁷ together with the phenyl group to which they            are attached form naphth-1-yl or naphth-2-yl;

R^(C) is hydrogen, cyano, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, —O—C₁₋₆ alkyl, —NHC(O)—C₁₋₆ alkyl, or —N(C₁₋₆alkyl)₂; and

L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆ alkenylene;

wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, cycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents Q.

In yet another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (I-A) to (IV-A),

R¹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or butyl;

R² is —CN, —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —OH, —NH₂, or tetrazolyl;

R³ and R⁵ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁴ is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, methoxy, orethoxy;

R⁶ is hydrogen, deuterium, or fluoro;

R⁷ and n are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and        -   each R⁷ is independently fluoro, chloro, or methoxy; or    -   (ii) n is an integer of 2; and        -   two adjacent R⁷ together with the phenyl group to which they            are attached form naphth-1-yl or naphth-2-yl;

R^(C) is hydrogen, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl,fluoropropyl, difluoropropyl, hexafluoropropyl, butyl, propenyl,cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, pyridyl, pyrrolidinyl, hydroxyl, methoxy,ethoxy, acetamido, or dimethylamino; and

L is methylene, ethylene, or ethenylene.

In still another embodiment, in any one of Formulae (I-A) to (IV-A),

R¹ is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or (2-methyl)propyl;

R² is —CN, —C(O)OH, —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —OH, —NH₂, or tetrazol-5-yl;

R³ and R⁵ are each independently hydrogen or deuterium;

R⁴ is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, methoxy, orethoxy;

R⁶ is hydrogen, deuterium, or fluoro;

R⁷ and n are (i) or (ii):

-   -   (i) n is an integer of 0, 1, or 2; and        -   each R⁷ is fluoro; or    -   (ii) n is an integer of 2; and        -   two adjacent R⁷ together with the phenyl group to which they            are attached form naphth-1-yl or naphth-2-yl;

R^(C) is hydrogen, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl,2-fluoropropan-2-yl, 1,3-difluoropropane-2-yl,di(trifluoromethyl)methyl, isopropyl, t-butyl, prop-1-en-2-yl,cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, pyrid-2-yl, pyrrolidin-1-yl, hydroxyl,methoxy, ethoxy, acetamido, or dimethylamino; and

L is methylene, ethan-1,2-diyl, or ethen-1,2-diyl.

In one embodiment, the compound of Formula (I-A) is:

-   (Z)-2-(2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acid    B1;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acid    B2;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-cyanobenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B3;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-cyanobenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B4;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-methylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B5;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-trifluoromethylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B6;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-trifluoromethylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B7;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-ethylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B8;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B9;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-t-butylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B10;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-ethyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B11;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-(2-methylpropyl)-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B12;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-methoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B13;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-methoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B14;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-ethoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B15;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B16;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(pyrid-2-yl)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B17;-   (Z)-2-(5-chloro-2-methyl-1-(4-t-butylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B18;-   (Z)-2-(5-methyl-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B19;-   (Z)-2-(5-ethyl-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B20;-   (Z)-2-(5-isopropyl-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B21;-   (Z)-2-(5-methoxy-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B22;-   (Z)-2-(5-ethoxy-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B23;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)acetamide    B24;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-methylacetamide    B25;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylacetamide    B26;-   (Z)-2-(1-(4-acetamidobenzylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B27;-   (Z)-3-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)propanoic    acid B28;-   (Z)-5-(2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethyl)-1H-tetrazole    B29;-   (Z)-5-(2-(1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethyl)-1H-tetrazole    B30;-   (Z)-2-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acid    B31;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-dimethylaminobenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)propanoic    acid B32;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-[(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B33;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(naphthalen-2-yl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B34;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B35;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-[(2-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B36;-   2-[(1Z)-1-[(4-cyclopropylphenyl)methylidene]-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B37;-   2-[(1Z)-1-[(4-cyclopentylphenyl)methylidene]-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B38;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B39;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B40;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B41;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B42;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoic    acid B43;-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoic    acid B44;-   2-[(1Z)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B45;-   2-[(1Z)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B46;-   2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(1,3-difluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B47; or-   2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[3-fluoro-4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic    acid B48;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I-A) is:

-   (E)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic    acid B49;-   (E)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)acetamide    B50; or-   (E)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-methylacetamide    B51;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In yet another embodiment, the compound of Formula (I-A) is:

-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethan-1-ol    B52;-   (Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethan-1-amino    B53; or-   (Z)-3-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)propanenitrile    B54;    or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic    variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,    hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula (I-A) is one of thosedescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 9,611,235, the disclosure of which isincorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

In certain embodiment, the fibrotic disease is a liver fibrotic disease.In certain embodiment, the fibrotic disease is a metabolic disease. Incertain embodiment, the fibrotic disease is a liver fibrosis. In certainembodiment, the fibrotic disease is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD). In certain embodiment, the fibrotic disease is nonalcoholicsteatohepatitis (NASH). In certain embodiment, the fibrotic disease is apulmonary fibrotic disease. In certain embodiment, the fibrotic diseaseis idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In certain embodiment, the fibroticdisease is primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). In certain embodiment, thefibrotic disease is scleroderma.

In yet another embodiment, provided herein is a method of treating,ameliorating, or preventing one or more symptoms of a proliferativedisease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) or (I-A),or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.

In certain embodiments, the proliferative disease is cancer. In certainembodiments, the cancer is liver cancer. In certain embodiments, thecancer is metastatic. In certain embodiments, the cancer is refractory.In certain embodiments, the cancer is relapsed. In certain embodiments,the cancer is drug-resistant. In certain embodiments, the cancer ismultidrug-resistant.

In certain embodiments, the subject is a mammal. In certain embodiments,the subject is a human.

In certain embodiments, the therapeutically effective amount of acompound described herein is ranging from about 0.1 to about 100mg/kg/day, from about 0.2 to about 50 mg/kg/day, from about 0.5 to about25 mg/kg/day, or from about 1 to about 10 mg/kg/day. In one embodiment,the therapeutically effective amount is ranging from about 0.1 to about100 mg/kg/day. In another embodiment, the therapeutically effectiveamount is ranging from about 0.2 to about 50 mg/kg/day. In yet anotherembodiment, the therapeutically effective amount is ranging from about0.5 to about 25 mg/kg/day. In still another embodiment, thetherapeutically effective amount is ranging from about 1 to about 10mg/kg/day.

It is understood that the administered dose can also be expressed inunits other than mg/kg/day. For example, doses for parenteraladministration can be expressed as mg/m²/day. One of ordinary skill inthe art would readily know how to convert doses from mg/kg/day tomg/m²/day to given either the height or weight of a subject or both. Forexample, a dose of 1 mg/m²/day for a 65 kg human is approximately equalto 58 mg/kg/day.

Depending on the disease to be treated and the subject's condition, acompound provided herein may be administered by oral, parenteral (e.g.,intramuscular, intraperitoneal, intravenous, CIV, intracisternalinjection or infusion, subcutaneous injection, or implant), inhalation,nasal, vaginal, rectal, sublingual, or topical (e.g., transdermal orlocal) routes of administration. A compound provided herein may beformulated in suitable dosage unit with a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient, carrier, adjuvant, or vehicle, appropriate for each route ofadministration.

In one embodiment, a compound provided herein is administered orally. Inanother embodiment, a compound provided herein is administeredparenterally. In yet another embodiment, a compound provided herein isadministered intravenously. In yet another embodiment, a compoundprovided herein is administered intramuscularly. In yet anotherembodiment, a compound provided herein is administered subcutaneously.In still another embodiment, a compound provided herein is administeredtopically.

A compound provided herein can be delivered as a single dose such as,e.g., a single bolus injection, or oral tablets or pills; or over timesuch as, e.g., continuous infusion over time or divided bolus doses overtime. A compound provided herein can be administered repetitively ifnecessary, for example, until the subject experiences stable disease orregression, or until the subject experiences disease progression orunacceptable toxicity. Stable disease or lack thereof is determined bymethods known in the art such as evaluation of subject's symptoms,physical examination, visualization of the cancer that has been imagedusing X-ray, CAT, PET, or MRI scan and other commonly acceptedevaluation modalities.

A compound provided herein can be administered once daily (QD) ordivided into multiple daily doses such as twice daily (BID), and threetimes daily (TID). In addition, the administration can be continuous,i.e., every day, or intermittently. The term “intermittent” or“intermittently” as used herein is intended to mean stopping andstarting at either regular or irregular intervals. For example,intermittent administration of a compound provided herein isadministration for one to six days per week, administration in cycles(e.g., daily administration for two to eight consecutive weeks, then arest period with no administration for up to one week), oradministration on alternate days.

In certain embodiments, a compound provided herein is cyclicallyadministered to a subject. Cycling therapy involves the administrationof an active agent for a period of time, followed by a rest for a periodof time, and repeating this sequential administration. Cycling therapycan reduce the development of resistance to one or more of thetherapies, avoid or reduce the side effects of one of the therapies,and/or improves the efficacy of the treatment.

A compound provided herein can also be combined or used in combinationwith other therapeutic agents useful in the treatment and/or preventionof a condition, disorder, or disease described herein.

As used herein, the term “in combination” includes the use of more thanone therapy (e.g., one or more prophylactic and/or therapeutic agents).However, the use of the term “in combination” does not restrict theorder in which therapies (e.g., prophylactic and/or therapeutic agents)are administered to a subject with a disease or disorder. A firsttherapy (e.g., a prophylactic or therapeutic agent such as a compoundprovided herein) can be administered prior to (e.g., 5 minutes, 15minutes, 50 minutes, 65 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 6 hours, 6 hours, 12hours, 26 hours, 68 hours, 72 hours, 96 hours, 1 week, 2 weeks, 5 weeks,6 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks before), concomitantly with, or subsequentto (e.g., 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 50 minutes, 65 minutes, 1 hour, 2hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, 26 hours, 68 hours, 72 hours, 96 hours, 1week, 2 weeks, 5 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks, or 12 weeks after) theadministration of a second therapy (e.g., a prophylactic or therapeuticagent) to the subject. Triple therapy is also contemplated herein.

The route of administration of a compound provided herein is independentof the route of administration of a second therapy. In one embodiment, acompound provided herein is administered orally. In another embodiment,a compound provided herein is administered intravenously. Thus, inaccordance with these embodiments, a compound provided herein isadministered orally or intravenously, and the second therapy can beadministered orally, parenterally, intraperitoneally, intravenously,intraarterially, transdermally, sublingually, intramuscularly, rectally,transbuccally, intranasally, liposomally, via inhalation, vaginally,intraocularly, via local delivery by catheter or stent, subcutaneously,intraadiposally, intraarticularly, intrathecally, or in a slow releasedosage form. In one embodiment, a compound provided herein and a secondtherapy are administered by the same mode of administration, orally orby IV. In another embodiment, a compound provided herein is administeredby one mode of administration, e.g., by IV, whereas the second agent isadministered by another mode of administration, e.g., orally.

In one embodiment, provided herein is a method of inhibiting the growthof a cell, comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of acompound of Formula (I) or (I-A), or an enantiomer, a mixture ofenantiomers, a mixture of two or more diastereomers, a tautomer, amixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.In certain embodiments, the cell is a cancerous cell.

A compound provided herein can also be provided as an article ofmanufacture using packaging materials well known to those of skill inthe art. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,525,907; 5,052,558; and 5,055,252.Examples of pharmaceutical packaging materials include, but are notlimited to, blister packs, bottles, tubes, inhalers, pumps, bags, vials,containers, syringes, and any packaging material suitable for a selectedformulation and intended mode of administration and treatment.

In certain embodiments, provided herein is a kit which, when used by amedical practitioner, can simplify the administration of an appropriateamount of a compound provided herein as an active ingredient to asubject. In certain embodiments, the kit provided herein includes acontainer and a dosage form of a compound provided herein.

Kits provided herein can further include devices that are used toadminister the active ingredients. Examples of such devices include, butare not limited to, syringes, needle-less injectors drip bags, patches,and inhalers. The kits provided herein can also include condoms foradministration of the active ingredients.

Kits provided herein can further include pharmaceutically acceptablevehicles that can be used to administer one or more active ingredients.For example, if an active ingredient is provided in a solid form thatmust be reconstituted for parenteral administration, the kit cancomprise a sealed container of a suitable vehicle in which the activeingredient can be dissolved to form a particulate-free sterile solutionthat is suitable for parenteral administration. Examples ofpharmaceutically acceptable vehicles include, but are not limited to:aqueous vehicles, including, but not limited to, water for injectionUSP, sodium chloride injection, Ringer's injection, dextrose injection,dextrose and sodium chloride injection, and lactated Ringer's injection;water-miscible vehicles, including, but not limited to, ethyl alcohol,polyethylene glycol, and polypropylene glycol; and non-aqueous vehicles,including, but not limited to, corn oil, cottonseed oil, peanut oil,sesame oil, ethyl oleate, isopropyl myristate, and benzyl benzoate.

The disclosure will be further understood by the following non-limitingexamples.

EXAMPLES

As used herein, the symbols and conventions used in these processes,schemes and examples, regardless of whether a particular abbreviation isspecifically defined, are consistent with those used in the contemporaryscientific literature, for example, the Journal of the American ChemicalSociety, the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, or the Journal ofBiological Chemistry. Specifically, but without limitation, thefollowing abbreviations may be used in the examples and throughout thespecification: g (grams); mg (milligrams); L (liters); mL (milliliters);μL (microliters); mol (moles); mM (millimolar); μM (micromolar); mmol(millimoles); eq. (equivalent); h (hour or hours); min (minutes); Et(ethyl); Me (methyl); ACN (acetonitrile); DMF (dimethylformamide); EtOH(ethanol); MeOH (methanol); EtOAc (ethyl acetate); MTBE (methyltert-butyl ether); THF (tetrahydrofuran); AcOH (acetic acid); DBU(1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene); DIPEA (N,N-diisopropylethylamine);Et₃N (triethylamine); PyBOP(benzotriazol-1-yl-oxytripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate);LCMS (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry); and NMR (nuclearmagnetic resonance).

For all of the following examples, standard work-up and purificationmethods known to those skilled in the art can be utilized. Unlessotherwise indicated, all temperatures are expressed in ° C. (degreesCentigrade). All reactions are conducted at room temperature unlessotherwise specified. Synthetic methodologies illustrated herein areintended to exemplify the applicable chemistry through the use ofspecific examples and are not indicative of the scope of the disclosure.

Example 1 Synthesis of Indene 4

Indene 4 was prepared as shown in Scheme 1 below, wherein R¹, R³, R⁴,R⁵, R⁶, and p are each as defined herein. Compounds 1 and 2 werecommercially available or prepared, for example, according to theprocedures described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,611,235, the disclosure of whichis incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

A mixture of compound 1 (1 eq.), zinc powder (2 eq.), and a catalyticamount of iodine in THF (1 L/mol) under nitrogen was heated to 60° C. Asmall portion of compound 2 (3 eq.) was added first to initiate thereaction and the remaining was then added using a constant pressure dropfunnel. After stirred overnight at 60° C., the reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature and the reaction was then quenched withconcentrated HCl (5 eq.). The acidified mixture was stirred foradditional 2 h at room temperature, and then diluted with water,extracted with EtOAc, and washed by brine. The organic layers werecombined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and then concentrated invacuo to yield compound 3.

To a mixture of compound 3 in ethanol (0.5 L/mol) was added an aqueousNaOH solution (20%). After refluxed overnight. the reaction mixture wascooled to room temperature, extracted with EtOAc, and washed by brine.The organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate,and then concentrated in vacuo to yield a crude product, which waspurified by column chromatography to yield compound 4.

Example 2 Synthesis of Indene 5

Indene 5 was prepared as shown in Scheme 2 below, wherein R¹, R³, R⁴,R⁵, R⁶, R^(2b), R^(2c), and p are each as defined herein.

A mixture of compound 4 (1 eq.), an amine (HNR^(2b)R^(2c)), PyBOP (1.2eq.), and DIPEA (2 eq.) in DMF (1 L/mol) was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The reaction mixture was diluted with water, extracted withEtOAc, and washed by brine. The organic layers were combined, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, and then concentrated in vacuo to yield acrude product, which was purified by column chromatography to yieldcompound 5.

Example 3 Synthesis of Indene 6

Indene 6 was prepared as shown in Scheme 3 below, wherein R¹, R³, R⁴,R⁵, R⁶, and p are each as defined herein.

To a solution of compound 3 (1 eq.) in MeOH (1 L/mol) was added NH₂OH(50% by weight in water, 10 eq.), followed by addition of MeONa (33% byweight in methanol, 10 eq.). After stirred at room temperatureovernight, the reaction was quenched with HCl (1 mol/L) and the reactionmixture was extracted with EtOAc. The organic layers were combined,dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated in vacuo to yielda crude product, which was purified by column chromatography to yieldcompound 6.

Example 4 Synthesis of Indene 9

Indene 9 was prepared as shown in Scheme 4 below, wherein R¹, R³, R⁴,R⁵, and R⁶ are each as defined herein.

To a solution of diethyl cyanomethylphosphonate 7 (2 eq.) in ACN (1.5L/mol) was added DBU (3 eq.) at 0° C., followed by addition of compound1 (1 eq.). After stirred at room temperature overnight, the reaction wasquenched with a saturated ammonium chloride solution and the reactionmixture was extracted with EtOAc and washed with brine. The organiclayers were combined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, andconcentrated in vacuo to yield a crude product, which was purified bycolumn chromatography to yield compound 8.

To a solution of compound 8 (1 eq.) in DMF (1 L/mol) was added NaN₃ (5eq.) and Et₃N HCl (5 eq.). After stirred at 110° C. for 48 h, thereaction mixture was acidified with HCl to pH<2 and then extracted withEtOAc. The organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and concentrated in vacuo to yield a crude product, which waspurified by column chromatography to yield compound 9.

Example 5 Synthesis of Indene 12

Indene 12 was prepared as shown in Scheme 5 below, wherein R¹, R³, R⁴,R⁵, and R⁶ are each as defined herein.

To a solution of compound 1 (1 eq.), acrylonitrile (2 eq.), andisopropyl alcohol (0.1 eq.) in THF (2 L/mol) was added samarium (II)iodide (3 eq.) in THF under nitrogen. After stirred at 0° C. overnight,the reaction was quenched with a saturated sodium bicarbonate solutionand then diluted MTBE (2 L/mol). The mixture was filtered and thefiltrate was washed with a sodium thiosulfate solution, dried overanhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated in vacuo to yield a crudeproduct, which was purified by column chromatography to yield compound10.

A mixture of compound 10 in AcOH/H₂SO₄ was stirred at room temperatureovernight. The reaction was then quenched with water, and the reactionmixture was extracted with EtOAc and washed by brine. The organic layerswere combined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated invacuo to yield a crude product, which was purified by columnchromatography to yield compound 11.

To a solution of compound 11 (1 eq.) in DMF (1 L/mol) was added NaN₃ (5eq.) and Et₃N HCl (5 eq.). After stirred at 110° C. for 48 h, thereaction mixture was acidified with HCl to pH<2 and extracted withEtOAc. The organic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous sodiumsulfate, and concentrated in vacuo to yield a crude product, which waspurified by column chromatography to yield compound 12.

Example 6 Synthesis of Compounds A1 to A85, C1 to C₃, D1 to D38, and E1to E6

Compounds A1 to A55, A59, A60, A68, A69, A85, C1 to C3, D1 to D16, D18to D27, and E1 to E6 were each prepared as shown in Scheme 6 below,wherein R¹, R², R³, R⁴, R⁵, R⁶, W, R^(B), L, X, and n are each asdefined herein. Compounds A56 to A58, A61 to A67, A70 to A84, D17, andD28 to D38 are prepared similarly. Compound 14 was commerciallyavailable or prepared according to a literature procedure.

To a solution of indene 13 (1 eq.) and aldehyde 14 (2.5 eq.) in MeOH (12L/mol) was added a base (e.g., MeONa) (3 eq.). After stirred at 80° C.overnight, the reaction was quenched with 1N HCl to a pH below 7, andthe reaction mixture was extracted with EtOAc and washed by brine. Theorganic layers were combined, dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, andthen concentrated in vacuo to yield a crude product, which was purifiedby column chromatography to yield a compound of Formula (IX).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A1. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.43 (br. s., 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.44Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.36 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (s,1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H),3.57 (s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.7, 163.1,161.5, 157.1, 156.0, 146.9 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 139.0, 138.0, 131.7 (d,J=2.20 Hz), 131.2, 130.8, 130.4, 130.2 (2 C), 129.6 (d, J=2.20 Hz),124.0, 123.0 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 119.3 (2 C), 118.1 (2 C), 110.3 (d, J=22.01Hz), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 31.1, 10.3.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A2. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.45 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (dd,J=5.04, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 2H), 6.96-6.99(m, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=8.99 Hz, 2H), 6.88 (dd, J=2.20, 8.99 Hz,1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.29, 8.76 Hz, 1H), 3.82 (s, 3H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 2.19(s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.0 163.1 (d, J=245.39 Hz) 158.9156.3 149.4 146.2 (d, J=8.80 Hz) 139.6, 139.0, 131.0, 130.4, 130.3,129.8, 129.8, 123.7, (d, J=8.80 Hz), 121.4, 117.1, 115.0, 110.7 (d,J=23.11 Hz), 105.7 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 55.7, 31.4, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-({2-Chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A3. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.58 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (t,J=7.98 Hz, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=7.89 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=8.25Hz, 1H), 7.12-7.16 (m, 2H), 7.11 (s, 1H), 6.96 (dd, J=2.38, 8.44 Hz,1H), 6.89 (dd, J=2.20, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.20, 8.71 Hz, 1H),3.59 (s, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.3, 163.3 (d,J=246.49 Hz), 157.4, 156.5, 146.5 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 141.2, 138.8, 135.3,132.7, 132.7 (q, J=33.00 Hz), 130.8 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 130.7, 130.4, 129.6(d, J=2.20 Hz), 126.5, 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 122.6, 121.0 (q, J=4.40Hz), 123.6 (q, J=272.90 Hz), 119.8, 117.0, 116.4 (q, J=3.30 Hz), 110.85(d, J=22.01 Hz), 106.1, 31.4, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A4. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.46 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (dd,J=5.23, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (d, J=8.07 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 6.98-7.03(m, 4H), 6.88 (dd, J=2.38, 8.99 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H),3.58 (s, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃)δ175.9 163.1 (d, J=243.18 Hz) 158.3 154.0 146.2 (d, J=8.80 Hz) 139.7139.0 133.7 131.0 130.6 130.5 130.4 129.8 (d, J=2.20 Hz) 129.8 (d,J=2.20 Hz) 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz) 119.8 117.8 110.6 (d, J=22.01 Hz) 105.7(d, J=23.11 Hz) 31.4 20.8 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A5. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.46 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (dd,J=5.14, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.21-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.00-7.05 (m,4H), 6.88 (dd, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H),3.58 (s, 2H), 2.92 (septet, J=6.91 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.27 (d,J=6.97 Hz, 6H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 176.5, 163.1 (d, J=246.49Hz), 158.2, 154.2, 146.2 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 144.7, 139.7, 139.0, 131.0,130.7, 130.4, 129.8 (dd, J=6.05, 2.75 Hz), 127.8, 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz),119.6, 117.9, 110.7 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 105.8 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 33.6, 31.4,24.2, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-Bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A6. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.44-7.67 (m, 4H), 7.36 (dd, J=4.86,7.61 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.05 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H), 6.99 (d,J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 6.90 (d, J=6.97 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (t, J=7.89 Hz, 1H), 3.60(br. s., 2H), 2.21 (br. s., 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.0, 163.2(d, J=245.39 Hz), 157.1, 155.9, 146.3 (d, J=8.81 Hz), 140.0, 138.9,132.9, 131.6, 131.2, 130.1, 129.9, 129.7 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 123.7 (d,J=8.80 Hz), 121.1, 118.5, 116.4, 110.7 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 105.8 (d,J=24.21 Hz), 31.4, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A7. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.47 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (dd,J=5.14, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 6.97 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 6.86-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.59(dt, J=2.29, 8.76 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 2.36 (s, 3H), 2.20 (s, 3H); ¹³CNMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.4, 163.1 (d, J=245.38 Hz), 157.9, 156.5, 146.3(d, J=8.80 Hz), 140.2, 139.8, 139.0, 131.1, 130.9, 130.3 129.9 (d,J=2.20 Hz), 129.8 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 129.7, 124.7, 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz)120.3, 118.3, 116.6, 110.7 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 105.8, (d, J=23.11 Hz),31.4, 21.5, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-Cyanophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A8. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.53 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 2H), 7.46-7.50 (m,1H), 7.42 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.30-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 7.08 (d,J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 6.89 (dd, J=2.20, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (dt, J=2.29, 8.76Hz, 1H), 3.60 (s, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H).

(Z)-2-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid A9. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.46-7.54 (m, 3H), 7.40 (d, J=7.70 Hz,1H), 7.30-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 7.07 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 6.88 (dd, J=2.29, 8.90 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H),3.59 (s, 2H), 2.20 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.5, 163.2 (d,J=244.29 Hz), 157.3, 156.5, 146.3 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 140.3 138.9 132.2132.4 (t, J=33.00 Hz), 131.3, 130.5, 130.2 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 129.8, 129.7(d, J=3.30 Hz), 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 122.2, 123.7 (t, J=270.70 Hz)120.3 (t, J=4.40 Hz), 119.0, 115.9, (t, J=3.30 Hz), 110.8 (d, J=23.11Hz), 105.9 (d, J=24.21 Hz), 31.4, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-Ethylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A10. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.45 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (dd,J=5.14, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.01 (dd,J=3.03, 8.53 Hz, 4H), 6.87 (dd, J=2.20, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.29,8.76 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.66 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H), 1.26(t, J=7.61 Hz, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.7, 163.1 (d, J=246.49Hz), 158.3, 154.2, 146.2 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 140.1, 139.7, 139.0, 131.1,130.7, 130.4, 129.8 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 129.8 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 129.3, 123.7(d, J=8.80 Hz), 119.7, 117.9, 110.7 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 105.8 (d, J=23.11Hz), 31.5, 28.3, 15.8, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A11. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.46 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (dd,J=5.04, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.04-7.10 (m, 4H), 6.99 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 6.88 (dd, J=2.11, 8.89 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.20, 8.71 Hz, 1H),3.57 (s, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ176.7, 163.2 (d,J=246.49 Hz), 159.2 (d, J=242.09 Hz), 158.1, 152.2 (d, J=3.30 Hz), 146.3(d, J=8.80 Hz), 139.9, 139.0, 131.1, 131.0, 130.1, 130.0 (d, J=2.20 Hz),129.8 (d, J=3.30 Hz), 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 121.2 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 117.7,116.6 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 110.7 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz),31.5, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-Chloro-4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A12. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.52 (dd, J=4.95, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.44(s, 1H), 7.26 (t, J=4.22 Hz, 2H), 7.01-7.04 (m, 2H), 6.99 (d, J=2.38 Hz,1H), 6.91-6.95 (m, 3H), 6.83-6.87 (m, 2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.56 (s, 2H),1.83 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ175.4, 163.4 (d, J=243.19 Hz),159.6, 156.6, 148.8, 143.6 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 140.3, 136.1, 134.8, 134.6(d, J=3.30 Hz), 133.1, 132.7 (d, J=3.30 Hz), 128.7, 125.9, 121.5, 119.8(d, J=9.90 Hz), 117.7, 115.2, 115.1, 111.3 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 105.8 (d,J=24.21 Hz), 55.7, 31.3, 14.0.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({2-methoxy-4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A13. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.42 (dd, J=5.14, 8.25 Hz, 1H),7.17-7.22 (m, 3H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.03 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 1H), 6.97 (d,J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (d, J=8.07 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (dd, J=2.02, 8.80 Hz, 1H),6.60 (dt, J=2.20, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 3.84 (s, 3H), 3.59 (s, 2H), 2.91(septet, J=6.88 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 1.25 (d, J=6.97 Hz, 6H); ¹³C NMR(151 MHz, CDCl₃) s 176.3, 163.2 (d, J=245.39 Hz), 155.0, 150.7, 146.3,146.3 (d, J=8.81 Hz), 143.9, 140.0, 138.9, 132.1, 130.4, 130.0 (d,J=2.20 Hz), 129.7 (d, J=3.30 Hz), 127.6, 123.9 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 122.3,119.5, 118.1, 113.7, 110.7 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 56.2,33.5, 31.4, 24.2, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A14. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.88 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1H), 7.85 (d,J=8.07 Hz, 1H), 7.75 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H),7.47-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.40 (dd, J=5.14, 8.44 Hz, 1H),7.31 (dd, J=2.38, 8.99 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (s, 1H), 7.10 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H),6.89 (dd, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.61 (dt, J=2.38, 8.71 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (s,2H), 2.21 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) S175.5, 162.3 (d, J=245.39Hz), 157.7, 154.3, 146.3 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 139.9, 138.9, 134.4, 131.3,131.1, 130.5, 130.2, 130.1, 130.0 (d, J=2.20 Hz), 129.8 (d, J=2.20 Hz),127.9, 127.3, 126.7, 125.1, 123.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 120.2, 118.5, 115.2,110.7 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 31.3, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-({2-Chloro-4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A15. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ7.53 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d,J=8.62 Hz, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=5.14, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 7.08 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 7.01-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.91 (dd, J=2.48, 8.53 Hz, 1H), 6.88(dd, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.59 (dt, J=2.29, 8.76 Hz, 1H), 3.59 (s, 2H),2.94 (septet, J=6.91 Hz, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H), 1.28 (d, J=6.97 Hz, 6H); ¹³CNMR (151 MHz, CDCl₃) δ175.9, 162.4 (d, J=246.49 Hz), 159.1, 153.5, 146.4(d, J=8.80 Hz), 145.3, 140.7, 138.8, 135.0, 132.4, 130.5, 129.7 (d,J=2.20 Hz), 128.8, 128.0, 127.0, 123.7, 119.9, 118.6, 116.0, 110.8 (d,J=23.11 Hz), 106.0 (d, J=24.21 Hz), 33.6, 31.4, 24.2, 10.6.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2,4-Difluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A16. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) S12.41 (br. s., 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.44Hz, 2H), 7.49-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.38-7.44 (m, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34Hz, 1H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.15-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.01(dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (dt, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H),2.14 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.6, 162.4 (d, J=243.19 Hz,1 C), 159.4 (d, J=11.00 Hz, 1 C), 157.8 (d, J=9.90 Hz, 1 C), 157.3,154.7 (d, J=13.21 Hz, 1 C), 153.0 (d, J=13.20 Hz, 1 C), 146.9 (d, J=8.80Hz, 1 C), 139.0, 138.6 (dd, J=11.00, 3.30 Hz, 1 C), 138.0, 131.7 (d,J=2.20 Hz, 1 C), 131.2, 130.8, 130.3, 129.5 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1 C), 124.0(d, J=12.10 Hz, 1 C), 123.0 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1 C), 116.2, 112.3 (dd,J=23.11, 3.30 Hz, 1 C), 110.3 (d, J=22.01 Hz, 1 C), 106.0 (d, J=22.01Hz, 1 C), 105.8 (dd, J=23.11, 3.30 Hz, 1 C), 31.1, 10.3.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-Bromo-4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methy1-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic acid A17. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.39 (br.s., 1H), 7.78 (dd, J=2.75, 8.07 Hz, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H),7.22-7.43 (m, 4H), 6.95-7.10 (m, 3H), 6.75 (d, J=1.47 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s,2H), 2.15 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.6, 163.1, 161.5,159.3, 157.7, 157.0, 148.5 (d, J=3.30 Hz, 1 C), 146.9 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 139.0, 138.0, 131.7, 131.3, 130.8, 130.3, 129.4, 123.4 (d, J=8.80Hz, 1 C), 123.0 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1 C), 120.7 (d, J=26.41 Hz, 1 C), 116.7,116.5 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1 C), 115.5 (d, J=9.90 Hz, 1 C), 110.2 (d, J=23.11Hz, 1 C), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1 C), 31.1, 10.3.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A18. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.47-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.31 (dd, J=5.14,8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.16 (s, 1H), 7.12 (dt, J=7.34, 9.81 Hz, 1H), 6.96-7.08(m, 3H), 6.89 (dd, J=2.20, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (dt, J=2.38, 8.71 Hz, 1H),3.60 (s, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H).

3-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-Fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoicacid A19. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.15 (br. s., 1H), 7.51-7.58 (m,2H), 7.37 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.26-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.24 (m, 5H),7.04-7.08 (m, 2H), 6.93 (dt, J=0.92, 7.43 Hz, 1H), 2.80 (t, J=7.70 Hz,2H), 2.44 (t, J=7.70 Hz, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A20. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.02 (d, J=2.93 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.43(m, 4H), 7.23-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 6.89-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.74-6.84(m, 2H), 6.49 (t, J=8.16 Hz, 1H), 3.38 (br. s., 2H), 2.04 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(6-fluoro-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A21. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.84-7.92 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.53 (m,2H), 7.31-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.14-7.18 (m, 1H), 7.02-7.05 (m, 1H), 6.97-7.00(m, 1H), 6.90 (td, J=2.54, 8.85 Hz, 1H), 6.58-6.64 (m, 1H), 3.99 (s,2H), 2.20-2.22 (m, 3H), 0.89 (t, J=6.97 Hz, 3H).

(Z)-2-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(quinolin-5-yloxy)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid A22. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.39 (br. s, 1H), 8.99 (dd,J=1.65, 4.22 Hz, 1H), 8.45-8.58 (m, 1H), 7.89 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.81 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.29-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.26 (m,3H), 7.02 (dd, J=2.57, 9.17 Hz, 1H), 6.68-6.82 (m, 1H), 3.58 (s, 2H),2.16 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA23. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.69 (d, J=1.28 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (d,J=1.65 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.32, 8.25 Hz, 1H),7.26-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.16-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.13 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H),7.03-7.10 (m, 2H), 6.74 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 2.18(s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA24. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.69 (d, J=1.28 Hz, 1H), 8.86 (d,J=1.65 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.32, 8.25 Hz, 1H),7.26-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.16-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.13 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H),7.03-7.10 (m, 2H), 6.74 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 2.18(s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetamideA25. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.38-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=5.14, 8.44Hz, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 6.98-7.05 (m, 4H), 6.92-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.81 (dd,J=2.29, 8.71 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (dt, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 5.52 (br. s., 1H),5.38 (br. s., 1H), 3.47 (s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-methylacetamideA26. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.47-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.43 (dd, J=5.04, 8.34Hz, 1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.05-7.15 (m, 4H), 6.99-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.86 (dd,J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (dt, J=2.38, 8.71 Hz, 1H), 5.58 (br s, 1H),3.54 (s, 2H), 2.78 (d, J=4.95 Hz, 3H), 2.21 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamideA27. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.47-7.53 (m, 2H), 7.42 (dd, J=5.14, 8.44Hz, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.06-7.13 (m, 4H), 7.00-7.06 (m,2H), 6.87 (dd, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (dt, J=2.38, 8.71 Hz, 1H),6.05 (br. s., 1H), 3.68 (t, J=5.10 Hz, 2H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 3.40 (q,J=5.50 Hz, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H).

(Z)-2-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)acetamideA28. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ15.86 (br. s., 1H), 12.33 (br. s., 1H),7.58 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.25(m, 2H), 7.13 (d, J=6.97 Hz, 2H), 7.09 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 2H), 6.71-6.81 (m,1H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ169.2,162.8 (d, J=244.29 Hz), 157.6, 156.4, 147.2 (d, J=8.80 Hz), 139.4,139.3, 131.7, 131.6, 131.2, 131.2, 130.7, 130.0, 124.5, 123.5 (d, J=9.90Hz), 119.8, 118.6, 110.8 (d, J=22.01 Hz), 106.6 (d, J=23.11 Hz), 32.6,11.0.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A29. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=400, found: 400.

2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[Benzyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A30. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.31 (br. s., 1H), 7.54 (dd,J=5.32, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=4.77 Hz, 1H),7.34-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.23 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.18-7.23(m, 2H), 6.99 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.86-6.90 (m, 2H), 6.74 (dt,J=2.38, 8.99 Hz, 1H), 5.05 (s, 2H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(methyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A31. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=418, found: 418.

2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[Ethyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A32. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=432, found: 432.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(propyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A33. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=446, found: 446.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A34. HR-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=448.1719, found: 448.1720.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(4-formylphenyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A35. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.41 (br. s., 1H), 9.82 (s, 1H),7.79 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 2H), 7.59 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H), 7.44 (dd, J=5.32, 8.44Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.34 (m, 5H), 7.24 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 6.96-7.04 (m, 3H),6.78 (dt, J=2.57, 7.70 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-formylphenyl)(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A36. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=490, found: 490.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA37. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=415, found: 415.

2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[Benzyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA38. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 10.67 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 1H), 7.62-7.69(m, 1H), 7.52 (dd, J=5.32, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.35(m, 2H), 7.32-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.26 (m, 4H), 7.18(s, 1H), 7.07-7.15 (m, 1H), 6.84-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.72 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89Hz, 1H), 5.05 (s, 1H), 3.29 (s, 2H), 2.16 (s, 3H).

5-{[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-[(3-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA39. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.51 (t, J=7.79 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (t, J=7.89Hz, 2H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H),7.15 (t, J=6.79 Hz, 1H), 7.07-7.14 (m, 6H), 6.91 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H),4.24 (s, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ157.5, 156.8,143.9, 141.3, 138.6, 136.6, 133.8, 133.3, 130.9, 130.8, 130.6, 128.4,125.0, 124.7, 124.3, 122.6, 119.6, 119.1, 118.7, 20.1, 10.6.

5-{[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA40. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.58 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (q, J=1.00Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (s, 1H), 7.21 (t, J=1.00 Hz, 1H),7.14 (d, J=1.00 Hz, 3H), 7.11 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=1.00 Hz,2H), 6.94 (q, J=1.00 Hz, 1H), 4.25 (s, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ157.5, 156.4, 143.8, 140.5, 136.7, 134.0, 132.8, 131.7,131.4, 131.4, 130.7, 128.2, 125.0, 124.5, 122.4, 119.8, 118.6, 118.6,20.2, 10.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-{[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA41. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.53 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=7.70Hz, 1H), 7.22-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.15-7.22 (m, 2H), 6.99-7.06 (m, 4H), 6.94(dt, J=0.73, 7.52 Hz, 1H), 3.10 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (t, J=7.70 Hz,2H), 2.31 (s, 3H), 1.96 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ158.0,154.0, 144.2, 140.6, 137.0, 135.1, 134.3, 133.7, 131.6, 131.2, 131.0,130.4, 128.3, 124.8, 122.4, 120.0, 118.3, 118.0, 23.9, 22.7, 20.8, 10.2.

5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-Bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA42. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 57.61 (d, J=8.99 Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J=8.44Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.23 (s, 1H),7.20 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.09 (d, J=8.80 Hz,2H), 6.95 (t, J=7.15 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (t, J=7.61Hz, 2H), 1.98 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ156.8, 156.0, 144.2,140.8, 137.1, 135.1, 134.2, 133.4, 132.1, 131.8, 130.2, 128.3, 124.9122.5, 121.7 (2 C), 118.9 (2 C), 118.3, 116.1, 23.9, 22.7, 10.2.

5-{2-[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA43. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.54 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=7.70Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.21 (s, 1H),7.19 (t, J=7.00 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.07 (m, 4H), 6.94 (dt, J=1.00, 7.70 Hz,1H), 3.11 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H), 2.92 (quin,J=6.88 Hz, 1H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 1.22 (d, J=6.79 Hz, 6H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz,DMSO-d₆) 5157.8, 154.2, 144.6, 144.2, 140.6, 137.0, 135.1, 134.2, 131.7(2 C), 131.2, 130.4, 128.4 (2 C) 128.3, 124.9, 122.4, 119.8 (2 C),118.3, 118.1 (2 C), 33.3, 24.5 (3 C), 23.9, 22.7, 10.2.

5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA44. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.52 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=7.52Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.16-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=8.99 Hz,2H), 6.99 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.01 (d, J=9.17 Hz, 2H), 6.92-6.96 (m,1H), 3.77 (s, 3H), 3.11 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (t, J=7.43 Hz, 2H),1.97 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ158.3, 156.0, 148.7, 143.7,140.0, 136.5, 134.6, 133.8, 131.2 (3 C), 130.3, 130.0, 127.8, 124.4,122.0, 121.3 (2 C), 117.8, 116.8 (2 C), 115.2 (2 C), 55.4, 23.4, 22.2,9.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-({4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA45. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.79 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=8.25Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.24-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.18-7.24 (m, 3H),6.96 (t, J=7.43 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (t, J=7.52 Hz,2H), 1.99 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ159.9, 155.2, 143.8,140.6, 136.8, 134.6, 133.7, 132.6, 131.4 (2 C), 129.5, 127.9, 127.6 (q,J=3.30 Hz), 124.5, 124.4 (d, J=228.88 Hz), 123.6 (d, J=73.73 Hz), 122.1,119.6 (2 C), 118.6 (2 C), 117.9, 23.4, 22.2, 9.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-{[4-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA46. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.53-7.56 (m, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.39 (d,J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (t, J=7.79 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.22(s, 1H), 7.19 (dt, J=1.00, 7.20 Hz, 1H), 7.05-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.02 (d,J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 6.93-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.91 (dd, J=2.20, 8.07 Hz, 1H), 3.12(t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 1.97 (s, 3H);¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ157.0, 156.0, 143.7, 140.2, 139.9, 136.6,134.6, 133.8, 131.2 (2 C), 131.0, 129.9 (2 C), 129.9, 127.8, 124.7,124.4, 122.0, 119.8, 118.0 (2 C), 117.8, 116.3, 23.4, 22.2, 20.9, 9.7.

3-(4-{[(1Z)-2-Methyl-3-[2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-1H-inden-1-ylidene]methyl}phenoxy)benzonitrileA47. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.61-7.66 (m, 3H), 7.59 (d, J=8.44 Hz,2H), 7.44-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=7.34 Hz,1H), 7.23 (s, 1H), 7.17-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.16 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 6.94 (dt,J=0.70, 7.20 Hz, 1H), 3.12 (t, J=7.50 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H),1.98 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ156.7, 155.7, 143.8, 140.6,136.8, 134.6, 133.8, 132.3, 131.6, 131.4 (2 C), 129.6, 127.9, 127.6,124.4, 123.9, 122.2 (2 C) 122.1, 118.9 (2 C), 118.2, 117.9, 112.9, 23.4,22.2, 9.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-Methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA48. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.55 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=7.70Hz, 1H), 7.33 (t, J=8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.24 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (s, 1H),7.18 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.09 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 6.93 (qt, J=1.00, 7.70Hz, 1H), 6.77 (dd, J=2.20, 8.07 Hz, 1H), 6.68 (t, J=2.29 Hz, 1H),6.64-6.67 (m, 1H), 3.76 (s, 3H), 3.11 (t, J=7.50 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (t,J=7.61 Hz, 2H), 1.97 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ160.8, 157.2,156.7, 143.7, 140.3, 136.6, 134.6, 133.8, 131.3, 131.2 (2 C), 130.7 (2C), 129.8, 127.8, 124.4, 122.0, 118.2 (2 C), 117.8, 111.1, 109.7, 105.2,55.3, 23.4, 22.2, 9.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-Bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA49. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.57 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (s, 2H),7.35 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.28-7.30 (m, 1H), 7.23-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.22 (s,1H), 7.18 (dt, J=1.00, 7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.15 (m, 3H), 6.93 (dt,J=1.00, 7.20 Hz, 1H), 3.11 (t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H),1.97 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ157.4, 156.0, 143.7, 140.5,136.8, 134.6, 133.8, 132.0, 131.9, 131.3 (2 C), 129.6, 127.9, 126.6,124.4, 122.3, 122.0, 121.6 (2 C), 118.8 (2 C), 117.9, 117.9, 23.4, 22.2,9.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-({4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA50. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.66 (t, J=7.90 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.44Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J=7.70 Hz, 1H), 7.38-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.35 (d, J=7.70 Hz,1H), 7.23-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.21 (m, 1H), 7.17 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 6.92(dt, J=1.00, 7.70 Hz, 1H), 3.13 (t, J=7.61 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (t, J=7.61 Hz,2H), 1.98 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ157.0, 155.7, 143.8,140.6, 136.8, 134.6, 133.8, 132.3, 131.5, 131.4 (2 C), 130.9 (q, J=33.00Hz), 129.6, 127.9, 124.4, 122.7, 122.0, 123.4 (q, J=272.90 Hz), 120.2(q, J=4.40 Hz), 119.0 (2 C), 117.9, 115.2 (q, J=3.30 Hz), 23.4, 22.2,9.7.

5-{2-[(1Z)-2-Methyl-1-{[4-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA51. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.02 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1H), 7.95 (d, J=8.07Hz, 1H), 7.88 (d, J=8.07 Hz, 1H), 7.59 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.55 (d,J=2.20 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (dt, J=0.92, 7.90 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (dt, J=1.00, 7.00Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=2.38, 8.99 Hz, 1H),7.22-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 2H),6.96 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 3.12 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 2H), 3.00 (t, J=7.52 Hz,2H), 1.98 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ156.9, 153.9, 143.8,140.3, 136.6, 134.6, 134.0, 133.8, 131.4, 131.3 (2 C), 130.3, 130.1,129.8, 127.8, 127.7, 127.2, 126.8, 125.1, 124.4, 122.0, 120.0, 118.4 (2C), 117.8, 114.7 (2 C), 23.4, 22.2, 9.8.

(Z)-3-((2-Methyl-1-(4-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-oneA52. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.33 (br. s., 1H), 7.58 (d, J=8.25 Hz,2H), 7.40-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.15-7.24 (m, 3H), 7.06-7.15 (m,4H), 6.96 (t, J=7.24 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 2.20 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ160.3, 158.6, 157.6, 156.4, 143.8, 140.3, 137.8, 133.9,131.7, 131.6, 131.4, 130.7, 130.4, 128.3, 125.1, 124.5, 122.4, 119.8,118.6, 118.5, 22.0, 10.8.

5-{[(1E)-1-[(4-Phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA53. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.84 (dd, J=3.30, 5.14 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d,J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.44 (q, J=1.00 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.30 (m,3H), 7.21 (q, J=1.00 Hz, 1H), 7.07-7.13 (m, 4H), 6.99 (s, 1H), 4.37 (s,2H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ157.5, 155.8, 141.5, 140.3, 138.0,136.8, 132.0 (2 C), 131.4, 130.2 (3 C), 128.2, 127.2, 125.6, 124.1,123.6, 119.4, 119.4 (2 C), 119.0, 118.5 (2 C), 22.2.

5-{[(1E)-1-[(3-Phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA54. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.82-7.86 (m, 1H), 7.67 (s, 1H), 7.50(t, J=1.00 Hz, 1H), 7.40-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.23-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.18 (t,J=1.00 Hz, 1H), 7.06-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.04 (d, J=1.00 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (s,1H), 4.36 (s, 2H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 157.2, 156.3, 140.5,138.5, 138.3, 137.7, 130.6, 130.2 (3 C), 129.7, 128.0, 127.6, 125.8,124.9, 123.8, 123.4, 119.7, 119.6, 119.1, 119.0 (2 C), 118.7, 22.2.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A55. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.39 (br. s., 1H), 7.55 (dd,J=5.32, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (s, 1H), 7.03 (d,J=8.80 Hz, 2H), 7.00 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1H),3.74-3.79 (m, 4H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 3.21-3.25 (m, 4H), 2.14 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A56.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(1H-indol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A57.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic acid A58.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A59. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=364, found: 364.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A60. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.43 (br. s., 1H), 7.73 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.63 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (t, J=2.20 Hz, 2H), 7.31-7.39 (m,2H), 7.02 (dd, J=2.38, 9.17 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (d, J=1.83 Hz, 1H), 6.31 (t,J=2.20 Hz, 2H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 2.16 (s, 3H).

(2E)-3-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]prop-2-enoicacid A61.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A62.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfinyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A63.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A64.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)pyridine-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A65.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A66.

(2E)-4-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]but-2-enoicacid A67.

2-[(1Z)-4,5-Difluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A68. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.55 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (s,1H), 7.25-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.21-7.25 (m, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=4.40 Hz, 1H), 7.18(d, J=4.40 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.70, 11.37 Hz, 1H), 7.08 (d, J=8.44 Hz,2H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H); LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=423, found:423.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2,4-dimethyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A69. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.54 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.31(m, 2H), 7.12-7.20 (m, 4H), 7.07 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (d, J=10.09Hz, 1H), 3.37 (s, 2H), 2.09 (s, 3H), 2.04 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ172.6, 172.4, 161.4, 159.8, 159.3, 157.7, 157.2, 152.2 (d,J=2.20 Hz, 1 C), 145.4 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1 C), 139.9, 135.4, 134.1, 131.2,129.6, 128.7, 124.5 (d, J=5.50 Hz, 1 C), 121.1, 121.1, 118.3 (d, J=18.71Hz, 1 C), 117.9, 116.8, 116.7, 105.8 (d, J=24.21 Hz, 1 C), 33.5, 21.8,10.3; LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=419, found: 419.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA70.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA71.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(1H-indol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA72.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-Amino-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA73.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA74.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA75.

(2E)-3-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyprop-2-enamideA76.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA77.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfinyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA78.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA79.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)pyridine-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA80.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA81.

(2E)-4-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxybut-2-enamideA82.

2-[(1Z)-4,5-Difluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA83.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2,4-dimethyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA84.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA85. HR-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=463.1828, found: 463.1825.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamideC1. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.06 (br s, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.80 Hz,2H), 7.45 (t, J=7.89 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (s,1H), 7.20 (t, J=7.34 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d, J=8.07 Hz, 2H), 7.09 (d, J=8.44Hz, 2H), 7.00 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H),3.67 (s, 2H), 3.12 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamideC2. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.13 (s, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 2H),7.38 (dd, J=5.32, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 3H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 2H),7.15-7.09 (m, 2H), 7.05 (dd, J=2.38, 9.17 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (dt, J=2.57,8.80 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 2H), 3.17 (s, 3H), 2.19 (s, H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz,DMSO-d₆) 169.6, 163.1, 161.5, 159.4, 157.8, 157.4, 151.9, 147.3, 139.2,137.9, 132.5, 131.2, 130.8, 129.8, 129.6, 122.9, 121.4, 117.7, 116.8,116.7, 110.1, 106.1, 105.9, 36.1, 31.0, 10.4.

(Z)-2-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamideC3. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.06 (br s, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=7.89 Hz,1H), 7.45-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=5.32, 8.25 Hz,1H), 7.17-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.12-7.07 (m, 3H), 7.04 (br. s, 1H), 6.98 (dd,J=2.20, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (dt, J=2.38, 7.70 Hz, 1H), 3.65 (s, 2H), 3.11(s, 3H), 2.10 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideD1. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ10.75 (br s, 1H), 9.02 (br s, 1H), 7.54(d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=5.32, 7.89 Hz, 1H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 3H),7.13 (d, J=9.35 Hz, 1H), 7.07-7.01 (m, 4H), 6.73 (td, J=1.80, 9.40 Hz,1H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 2.96-2.85 (m, 1H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 1.22 (d, J=6.79 Hz,6H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D2. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 57.55 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.36 (t,J=7.89 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=5.32, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.22 (td,J=0.87, 7.79 Hz, 1H), 7.12 (t, J=2.11 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.04 (m, 2H),7.03-6.99 (m, 1H), 6.90 (ddd, J=0.73, 2.38, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (dt,J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.28 (s, 9H); ¹³C NMR(151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.9, 163.1, 161.5, 157.1, 155.8, 153.3, 147.2 (d,J=9.90 Hz, 1C), 144.0, 139.2, 137.5, 131.2 (2C), 130.8, 130.1, 129.7,122.9 (d, J=9.90 Hz, 1C), 120.9, 118.1 (2C), 116.3, 116.1, 110.0 (d,J=23.11 Hz, 1C), 105.9 (d, J=24.21 Hz, 1C), 34.5, 31.0 (3C), 10.3.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D3. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.55 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d,J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (s, 1H), 7.05 (dd,J=2.29, 8.71 Hz, 4H), 7.01 (d, J=7.52 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (dt, J=2.20, 9.90Hz, 1H), 3.54 (br s, 2H), 2.14 (s, 3H), 1.30 (s, 9H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ171.8, 163.1, 161.5, 157.4, 153.4, 147.0 (d, J=9.90 Hz, 1C),146.4, 139.0, 137.8, 132.0, 131.2 (2C), 130.5, 130.3, 129.6, 126.9 (2C),123.0 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 119.0 (2C), 117.8 (2C), 110.2 (d, J=23.11 Hz,1C), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1C), 34.1, 31.2 (3C), 10.3.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-fluoro-4-methylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D4. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.41 (br s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.14-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.01(dd, J=2.48, 9.26 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (dd, J=2.38, 10.82 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (dd,J=2.38, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 6.74 (dt, J=1.83, 8.99 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.22(d, J=1.47 Hz, 3H), 2.15 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) S171.6,162.1 (d, J=243.19 Hz, 1C), 160.9 (d, J=244.29 Hz, 1C), 156.8, 155.0 (d,J=11.01 Hz, 1C), 146.9 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 139.1, 138.0, 132.4 (d,J=6.60 Hz, 1C), 131.7 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1C), 131.3 (2C), 130.7 (d, J=114.44Hz, 1C), 129.5 (d, J=3.30 Hz, 1C), 123.0 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 119.8,119.7, 118.2 (2C), 115.0 (d, J=3.30 Hz, 1C), 110.3 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1C),106.8 (d, J=25.31 Hz, 1C), 105.8 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1C), 31.1, 13.6 (d,J=3.30 Hz, 1C), 10.3.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3,4-difluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D5. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.57 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (d,J=10.45 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.29 (m, 1H), 7.27 (s, 1H),7.16-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=2.48, 9.26 Hz, 1H), 7.00-6.92 (m, 1H),6.72 (dt, J=2.38, 8.10 Hz, 1H), 3.50 (s, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.9, 163.1, 161.5, 156.6, 152.3 (dd, J=8.80, 3.30 Hz,1C), 149.8 (dd, J=246.49, 14.30 Hz, 1C), 147.3 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 146.2(dd, J=238.78, 13.20 Hz, 1C), 139.4, 137.3, 131.5, 131.3 (2C), 129.7,129.6 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1C), 122.9 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 118.3 (d, J=18.71Hz, 1C), 118.2 (2C), 115.8 (dd, J=6.60, 3.30 Hz, 1C), 110.1 (d, J=22.01Hz, 1C), 109.4 (d, J=19.81 Hz, 1C), 106.0 (d, J=24.21 Hz, 1C), 32.2,10.3.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-nitrophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D6. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ8.03 (ddd, J=0.83, 2.15, 8.21 Hz,1H), 7.80 (t, J=2.29 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (t, J=8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.63-7.55 (m,3H), 7.26-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.20 (s, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=5.32, 7.89 Hz, 1H),7.05 (dd, J=2.48, 9.44 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (dt, J=2.57, 8.99 Hz, 1H), 3.20 (s,2H), 2.11 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D7. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.42 (br s, 1H), 7.79 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.35 (s, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34Hz, 1H), 7.26 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.02 (dd,J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 2.16(s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ172.1, 160.2, 155.8, 147.4 (d,J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 139.9, 138.4, 132.8, 132.4 (2C), 131.9 (2C), 130.6,129.9 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1C), 128.1 (q, J=3.30 Hz, 1C), 125.6, 124.2 (d,J=31.91 Hz, 1C), 123.8, 123.6 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 120.2 (2C), 119.1(2C), 110.7 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1C), 106.4 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1C), 31.6, 10.7.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D8. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.40 (br s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=5.32, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.31-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.22-7.15(m, 2H), 7.06 (d, J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=2.38, 9.35 Hz, 1H), 6.75(dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 2.48 (d, J=7.34 Hz, 2H),1.92-1.79 (m, 1H), 0.93 (d, J=6.60 Hz, 6H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-benzyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D9. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.48 (br s, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.38 (dd, J=5.32, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.33-7.22 (m, 7H), 7.19-7.13(m, 3H), 7.07 (dd, J=2.48, 9.26 Hz, 1H), 7.05-6.99 (m, 2H), 6.82-6.73(m, 1H), 4.03 (s, 2H), 3.67 (s, 2H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Methoxy-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D10. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.37 (br s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.62Hz, 2H), 7.32-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.20-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.14 (s, 1H), 7.06 (d,J=8.62 Hz, 2H), 6.76 (d, J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (dd, J=2.29, 8.34 Hz, 1H),3.73 (s, 3H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Methoxy-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D11. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.38 (br s, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.44Hz, 2H), 7.45 (t, J=7.98 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.23-7.17 (m,1H), 7.15 (s, 1H), 7.14-7.10 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.05 (m, 2H), 6.76 (d, J=2.20Hz, 1H), 6.50 (dd, J=2.38, 8.44 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.53 (s, 2H),2.12 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-Trifluoromethyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D12. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) 97.60 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 1H), 7.43 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 3H), 7.28-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.23 (br s, 1H),7.02 (dd, J=2.11, 9.26 Hz, 1H), 6.67 (dt, J=2.38, 8.80 Hz, 1H),6.65-6.58 (m, 1H), 3.50 (s, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-1-{[3-Methyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D13. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.45 (br. s, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=1.47Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd, J=1.93, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34 Hz, 1H),7.29 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.21 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.04 (m, 2H), 7.01 (dd, J=2.48,9.26 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=8.25 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (dt, J=2.38, 8.89 Hz, 1H),3.57 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.14 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-Methyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D14. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.46 (s, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.4 Hz,1H), 7.31-7.24 (m, 3H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.04-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.95 (dd,J=8.4, 5.3 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (dd, J=8.4, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.71 (td, J=9.1, 2.5Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.16 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5,7-Difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D15. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.48 (s, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 7.38(dd, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz, 2H), 7.30-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.12 (m, 2H), 7.02-6.97(m, 3H), 6.83 (td, J=10.1, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 2.19 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-4,6-Difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D16. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.38 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.33-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.18 (m, 2H), 7.11-7.08 (m,2H), 7.02 (dq, J=8.1, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 6.97-6.91 (m, 1H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 2.11(s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Tert-butyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D17.

(Z)-2-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid D18. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.42 (br. s., 1H), 7.51 (t,J=7.89 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.29 (d, J=8.07 Hz,1H), 7.21 (dd, J=5.23, 8.34 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (t, J=7.43 Hz, 1H), 7.11 (d,J=2.38 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.05 (s, 1H), 6.99 (dd, J=2.48, 9.26Hz, 1H), 6.72 (d, J=1.65 Hz, 1H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR(151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.6, 163.2, 161.6, 157.1, 156.2, 146.9, 139.8,137.9, 132.2, 130.4, 130.2, 130.0, 129.3, 124.2, 123.9, 123.2, 119.2,118.5, 110.3, 105.9, 31.1, 10.2.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-(2-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D19. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=387, found: 387.

2-[(1Z)-5,7-Difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D20. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.53 (s, 1H), 7.46 (s, 1H), 7.40(dt, J=15.5, 7.9 Hz, 3H), 7.12 (t, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.04 (t, J=7.8 Hz,3H), 6.97 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H), 6.87 (s, 1H), 6.82 (t, J=10.1 Hz, 1H), 3.58(s, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-4,6-Difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D21. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 7.55 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (s,1H), 7.40 (t, J=7.8 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.11 (m, 2H),7.09 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 2H), 6.80 (d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),3.60 (s, 2H), 2.08 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-methoxyphenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D22. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.47 (s, 1H), 7.53-7.43 (m, 1H),7.28 (s, 1H), 7.26-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.06 (m, 2H), 7.04 (dd, J=8.2, 2.5Hz, 1H), 7.01-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.96 (m, 3H), 6.74 (ddd, J=9.4, 8.4,2.5 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (s, 3H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-(4-fluoro-3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D23. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.43 (s, 1H), 7.51 (ddq, J=15.2,10.3, 4.5 Hz, 1H), 7.44-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.29-7.04 (m, 6H), 6.98 (ddd,J=7.9, 5.5, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.82-6.57 (m, 1H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-cyanophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D24. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.50 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=8.4 Hz,2H), 7.58 (t, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.32 (s, 1H),7.27-7.14 (m, 5H), 7.10-6.96 (m, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.8, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 3.56(s, 2H), 2.13 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-chlorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D25. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.47 (s, 1H), 7.53 (t, J=7.9 Hz,1H), 7.50-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=8.4, 5.2 Hz, 1H),7.18-7.05 (m, 4H), 7.00 (dd, J=9.3, 2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (ddd, J=9.5, 8.3,2.5 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 2.12 (s, 3H).

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-trifluoromethylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D26. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=455, found: 455.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[3-trifluoromethylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D27. LC-MS (m/z, ESI) [M+H]⁺=455, found: 455.

2-[(1Z)-4-Methoxy-1-(4-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D28.

2-[(1Z)-6-Methoxy-1-(4-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D29.

2-[(1Z)-6-Trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D30.

2-[(1Z)-5-Trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D31.

2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-Fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D32.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D33.

2-[(1Z)-5-Trifluoromethyl-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D34.

2-[(1Z)-6-Methoxy-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D35.

2-[(1Z)-6-Trifluoromethyl-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D36.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D37.

2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-[(3-methoxy-5-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D38.

2-[(1E)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3,4-difluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E1. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.42 (br s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.73(dd, J=5.14, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.53-7.48 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.29(ddd, J=2.93, 6.79, 11.74 Hz, 1H), 7.11-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.06 (dd, J=2.38,7.89 Hz, 1H), 6.98-6.95 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.91 (m, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 1.85(s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.4, 162.4 (d, J=240.98 Hz, 1C),156.5, 152.4 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 149.8 (dd, J=246.49, 14.31 Hz, 1C),146.1 (dd, J=240.99, 12.10 Hz, 1C), 143.7 (d, J=9.90 Hz, 1C), 138.6,136.3 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1C), 134.5, 133.2, 131.6 (2C), 131.4, 129.3, 120.1(d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C), 118.3 (d, J=18.71 Hz, 1C), 117.8 (2C), 115.6 (dd,J=5.50, 3.30 Hz, 1C), 110.6 (d, J=23.11 Hz, 1C), 109.2 (d, J=19.81 Hz,1C), 105.5 (d, J=24.21 Hz, 1C), 31.2, 14.0.

2-[(1E)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E2. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.77 (s, 1H), 7.72 (dd, J=5.14, 8.25Hz, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.44 Hz, 2H), 7.30-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.12 (m, 2H),7.03 (dd, J=2.38, 9.17 Hz, 1H), 7.03-7.00 (m, 2H), 6.97-6.91 (m, 1H),3.55 (s, 2H), 1.84 (s, 3H).

2-[(1E)-5-Fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E3. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ12.42 (br. s., 1H), 7.78 (s, 1H),7.72 (dd, J=4.95, 8.25 Hz, 1H), 7.46-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.41 (m, 2H),7.19 (t, J=7.43 Hz, 1H), 7.10-7.07 (m, 2H), 7.06-7.05 (m, J=2.40 Hz,1H), 7.05-7.04 (m, 1H), 7.04-7.02 (m, 1H), 6.95 (dt, J=2.40, 8.80 Hz,1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 1.85 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ171.5,162.4 (d, J=242.09 Hz, 1C), 156.9, 156.1, 143.7 (d, J=8.80 Hz, 1C),138.4, 136.2 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1C), 134.5, 133.2 (d, J=2.20 Hz, 1C), 131.6(2C), 130.9, 130.2 (2C), 129.4, 123.9, 120.1 (d, J=9.90 Hz, 1C), 119.1(2C), 117.8 (2C), 110.6 (d, J=24.21 Hz, 1C), 105.5 (d, J=24.21 Hz, 1C),31.2, 14.0.

2-[(1E)-5,7-Difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E4. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.49 (s, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=2.6 Hz,1H), 7.48-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.06-6.96(m, 4H), 3.58 (s, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H).

5-{2-[(1E)-1-[(4-Phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleE5. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ7.81 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 1H), 7.71 (d, J=8.80Hz, 2H), 7.56 (s, 1H), 7.43-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=7.15 Hz, 1H), 7.29(dt, J=1.01, 7.29 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dt, J=1.10, 7.30 Hz, 1H), 7.20-7.24 (m,1H), 7.10-7.15 (m, 2H), 7.08 (d, J=8.99 Hz, 2H), 6.91 (s, 1H), 3.35 (t,J=7.30 Hz, 2H), 3.11 (t, J=7.52 Hz, 2H). ¹³C NMR (151 MHz, DMSO-d₆)δ157.8, 156.3, 146.7, 141.4, 138.5, 137.6, 132.5, 132.0, 130.7, 127.7,127.3, 125.9, 124.6, 121.9, 119.9, 119.8, 119.2, 118.8, 25.8, 22.1.

2-[(1E)-5,7-Difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid E6. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 12.51 (s, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=2.6 Hz,1H), 7.46 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 7.45-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.13 (m, 2H),7.09-6.97 (m, 6H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 1.73 (s, 3H).

Example B1 Inhibition of Alpha-Smooth Muscle Actin

The ability of a compound to inhibit the TGF-β induced expression ofalpha-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA) was evaluated in CCL₄-treated fatstoring (CFSC) cells. α-SMA is considered as a reliable marker ofhepatic stellate cell activation and a key biomarker for liver fibrosis.See, e.g., Meng et al., Nat. Rev. Nephrol. 2016, 12, 325-38; Fabregat etal., FEBS J. 2016, 283, 2219-32.

CFSC cells maintained in a DMEM medium supplemented with 10% fetalbovine serum were seeded to 12-well culture dishes and grown to aconfluence of 60-70% the next day. Culture was changed to a serum-freeDMEM medium and treated with a compound at 10 μM in the presence ofTGF-β (10 ng/mL). The cells were incubated for another 24 hours. Allculture was maintained at 37° C. in 5% carbon dioxide.

A NP-40 lysate solution (50 mM Tris (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl, 1% NP-40)with EDTA free cocktail added was used to lyse the cells on ice for 30min. The lysate was collected and centrifuged at 4° C. for 10 min at12,000 rpm. The pellet was discarded and the supernatant was transferredto a new tube. Cell lysates were loaded with 5×loading buffer and boiledfor 10 min, resolved by 10% SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis(SDS-PAGE), and transferred to PVDF membrane. The membrane was blockedwith 5% skim milk in Tris-buffered saline and TWEEN® 20 (TBST; 10 mMTris-HCl (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl, 0.1% TWEEN® 20) for 1 h at roomtemperature and then incubated with α-SMA and p-actin antibodiesovernight at 4° C. After washing twice with TBST, the membrane wasprobed with a horseradish peroxide-linked anti-immunoglobulin (1:5000dilution) for 1 h at room temperature. After two subsequent rinses inTBST, immunoreactive products were reacted with ECL and visualized by aUVP CHEMSTUDIO™ imaging system. The western blotting bands arequantitated using an ImageJ software. The percentage of inhibition wasobtained by calculating the percentage decrease in the band intensitycompared to the one treated with TGF-β only.

The results are summarized in Table 1, wherein A represents a value noless of 90% inhibition, B represents a value less than 90% but no lessthan 80% inhibition, C represents a value less than 80% but no less than70% inhibition, D represents a value less than 70% but no less than 50%inhibition, and E represents a value less than 50% with a compound at 10μM.

TABLE 1 Inhibition of α-SMA Cmpd. Activity A1 A A2 A A3 A A4 A A5 A A6 AA7 A A9 A A10 A A11 B A12 A A13 E A14 A A15 B A16 A A17 A A18 C A19 AA20 E A21 B A22 D A23 A A24 B A25 C A26 C A27 B A29 C A30 C A31 A A32 AA33 C A34 A A35 A A36 A A38 C A39 A A40 A A42 C A43 A A45 A A46 A A47 AA48 A A51 A A54 A A55 E A60 E A68 A A69 A A85 A B9 A B10 C B30 A B34 AB35 A B36 A B37 B B39 E B42 B C1 B C2 A C3 B D1 A D2 A D3 A D4 E D5 A D6E D7 A D8 A D9 E D10 A D11 A D12 E D13 E D14 A D15 A D16 E D18 A D19 ED20 A D21 A D22 A D23 A D25 A D26 A D27 A E1 A E2 A E3 A E4 A E6 A

Example B2 Antifibrotic Activity

CCl₄-induced liver fibrosis was described previously. Henderson et al.,Proc. Nat'l. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 2006, 103, 5060-5; Henderson et al., Nat.Med. 2013, 19, 1617-24. Briefly, eight-week-old C57BL/6 mice wererandomly divided into two groups: a control group and a CCl₄administered group. Liver fibrosis was induced by intraperitonealadministration of 25% CCl₄ at 0.5 mL/kg body weight (diluted in cornoil) twice weekly for 6 weeks. Dosing was started during the last 2weeks of CCl₄ administration. Malotilate (Mal) as a reference andcompounds A11, A23, and B9 were each freshly prepared by dissolving inPEG 400 and orally administered in a dosing volume of 10 mL/kg. The micewere stratified (n=6-8 per group) based on their body weights and dosedonce daily for 2 weeks with a vehicle, malotilate (60 mg/kg), compoundA11 (50 mg/kg), compound A23 (50 mg/kg), or compound B9 (50 mg/kg).Their body weights were monitored daily during the intervention period.At the terminal of treatment, the mice were sacrificed and their liversamples were processed as below.

The mice liver samples were all taken at the same position of each largelobe, and then post-fixed in a 10% buffered formaldehyde for 48 h. Thefixed livers were embedded in paraffin for microtome slicing into5-μm-thick sections. The tissue sections were mounted onto MS-coatedglass slides, deparaffinized, and stained with picric acid-Sirius red.Stained sections were photographed using a microscope with a digitalcamera. Images were taken at a full resolution with a single imagedimension set at 1,360×1,024 pixels.

Total RNA was extracted from the liver using an MOLPURE® TRIEASY™ PlusTotal RNA Kit (Yeasen, Shanghai, China). Total RNA (5 μg) wasreverse-transcribed using 1st strand cDNA Synthesis SuperMix for qPCR(gDNA digester plus) Kit (Yeasen, Shanghai, China). The following primersets were used: α-SMA, 5′-GTTCAGTGGTGCCTCTGTCA-3′ (sense) (SEQ ID NO: 1)and 5′-ACTGGGACGACATGGAAAAG-3′ (antisense) (SEQ ID NO: 2); Collal,5′-TAGGCCATTG-TGTATGCAGC-3′ (sense) (SEQ ID NO: 3) and5′-ACATGTT-CAGCTTTGTGGACC-3′ (antisense) (SEQ ID NO: 4); HPRT,5′-GTTAAGCAGTACAGC-CCCAAA-3′ (sense) (SEQ ID NO: 5) and5′-AGGGCATATCCAACAACAAACTT-3′ (antisense) (SEQ ID NO: 6). qRT-PCR wasconducted using a STEPONE real-time PCR instrument and qPCR SYBR GreenMaster Mix (Low Rox Plus) Kit (Yeasen, Shanghai, China). The expressionwas normalized to that of HPRT RNA. The results are shown in FIGS. 1 to6 .

The examples set forth above are provided to give those of ordinaryskill in the art with a complete disclosure and description of how tomake and use the claimed embodiments, and are not intended to limit thescope of what is disclosed herein. Modifications that are obvious topersons of skill in the art are intended to be within the scope of thefollowing claims. All publications, patents, and patent applicationscited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference as ifeach such publication, patent or patent application were specificallyand individually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (I):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein: R¹ is(a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R² is —C(O)OR^(2a), —C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c),—C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), or heteroaryl; wherein R^(2a), R^(2b), and R^(2c)are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl,C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl; R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are each independently (a) hydrogen,deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a),—OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a),—OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂N^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄ arylene orheteroarylene; R^(B) and X are (i), (ii), or (iii): (vii) X is —O—, —S—,—S(O)—, or —S(O)₂—; and R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; (viii) X is—N(R^(X))—; R^(B) is C₆₋₁₄ aryl or heteroaryl; and R^(X) is hydrogen,C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl,C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (ix) X is —N(R^(X))—; andR^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formheteroaryl or heterocyclyl; L is C₁₋₆ alkylene, C₂₋₆ alkenylene, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkylene, or heterocyclylene; and each R^(1a), R^(1b), R^(1c), andR^(1d) is independently hydrogen, deuterium, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl,C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl,or heterocyclyl; or R^(1a) and R^(1c) together with the C and N atoms towhich they are attached form heterocyclyl; or R^(1b) and R^(1c) togetherwith the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl; whereineach alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene, alkynyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkylene, aryl, arylene, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylene,heterocyclyl, and heterocyclylene is optionally substituted with one ormore, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q,wherein each Q is independently selected from: (a) deuterium, cyano,halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl,each of which is further optionally substituted with one or more, in oneembodiment, one, two, three, or four, substituents Q^(a); and (c)—C(O)R^(a), —C(O)OR^(a), —C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a),—C(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —C(S)R^(a), —C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a), —OC(O)OR^(a), —OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a),—OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(S)R^(a), —OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a), —OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d), —NR^(a)C(NR)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)₂R^(d), —NR^(a)S(O)NR^(b)R^(c),—NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a), —S(O)₂R^(a),—S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein each R^(a), R^(b),R^(c), and R^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionallysubstituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, orfour, substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c) together with the Natom to which they are attached form heterocyclyl optionally substitutedwith one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, or four,substituents Q^(a); wherein each Q^(a) is independently selected from:(a) deuterium, cyano, halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl; and (c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e),—C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —C(O)SR^(e), —C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e),—C(S)OR^(e), —C(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e),—OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(O)SR^(e), —OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e),—OC(S)OR^(e), —OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e),—OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h),—NR^(e)C(O)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f),—NR^(e)C(NR^(h))NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(S)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(S)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)S(O)R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)₂R^(h),—NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e),—S(O)₂R^(e), —S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and —S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein eachR^(e), R, R^(g), and R^(h) is independently (i) hydrogen or deuterium;(ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (iii) R^(f) andR^(g) together with the N atom to which they are attached formheterocyclyl.
 2. The compound of claim 1, wherein R^(A) is C₆₋₁₄arylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 3. Thecompound of claim 1, wherein R^(A) is heteroarylene, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q.
 4. The compound of claim 1or 3, wherein R^(A) is monocyclic heteroarylene, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q.
 5. The compound of claim 1, 3, or 4,wherein R^(A) is 6-membered heteroarylene, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q.
 6. The compound of any one of claims 1 and 3to 5, wherein R^(A) is pyridylene, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 7. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 6, havingthe structure of Formula (III):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein: U¹, V¹,W¹, and X¹ are each independently (i) C or N; or (ii) —CR^(7a)═, —N═,—NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—; Y¹ is (i) C or N; or (ii) a bond, —CR^(7a)═,—N═, —NR^(7b)—, —O—, or —S—; Z¹ is C or N; each R^(7a) is independently(a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a),—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a),—OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); and each R^(7b) isindependently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl;wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.
 8. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 7, having thestructure of Formula (IX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein: each R⁷is independently (a) deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a),—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a),—OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); and n is an integer of 0, 1,2, 3, or
 4. 9. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein L isC₁₋₆ alkylene, optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.10. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein L is methylene,ethylene, or propylene, each of which is optionally substituted with oneor more substituents Q.
 11. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 8,wherein L is C₂₋₆ alkenylene, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.
 12. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 8 and 11,wherein L is ethenylene, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.
 13. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein Xis —O— or —NR^(X)—, wherein R^(X) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q.
 14. The compound of any one of claims 1to 13, wherein X is —O—.
 15. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 14,wherein R² is —C(O)OR^(2a).
 16. The compound of claim 15, wherein R² is—C(O)OH.
 17. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein R² is—C(O)N^(2b)R^(2c).
 18. The compound of claim 17, wherein R² is—C(O)NHR^(2c), and R^(2c) is C₁₋₆ alkyl or heteroaryl, each of which isoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 19. The compoundof claim 17, wherein R² is —C(O)NH₂, —C(O)NHCH₃, —C(O)NHCH₂CH₂OH, or—C(O)NH(tetrazolyl).
 20. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 14,wherein R² is —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c).
 21. The compound of claim 20,wherein R² is —C(O)NHOR^(2c).
 22. The compound of claim 20, wherein R²is —C(O)NHOH.
 23. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 22, having thestructure of Formula (XIV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein R^(2A) is—OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), or —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c); and p is an integer of1, 2, or
 3. 24. The compound of claim 23, having the structure ofFormula (XV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 25. The compoundof claim 23, having the structure of Formula (XVI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 26. The compoundof claim 23, having the structure of Formula (XVIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 27. The compoundof any one of claims 23 to 26, wherein R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 28. Thecompound of claim 27, wherein R⁷ is chloro or methoxy.
 29. The compoundof claim 23, having the structure of Formula (XVII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 30. The compoundof claim 29, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo. or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 31. Thecompound of claim 29 or 30, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium,chloro, or methoxy.
 32. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 31,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 33. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 32,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q, each of which is independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl,methoxy, and formyl.
 34. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 33,wherein R^(B) is phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, or quinolinyl, each of whichis optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q, each of whichis independently selected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl,trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl, and methoxy.
 35. The compoundof any one of claims 1 to 34, wherein R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl,fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl,ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl,fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl.
 36. The compound ofany one of claims 1 to 35, wherein R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl,4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl.
 37. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 22, having the structure of Formula (XIX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 38. The compoundof claim 37, having the structure of Formula (XX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 39. The compoundof claim 37, having the structure of Formula (XXI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 40. The compoundof claim 37, having the structure of Formula (XXIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 41. The compoundof any one of claims 37 to 40, wherein R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 42. Thecompound of claim 41, wherein R⁷ is chloro or methoxy.
 43. The compoundof claim 37, having the structure of Formula (XXII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 44. The compoundof claim 43, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo. or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 45. Thecompound of claim 43 or 44, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium,chloro, or methoxy.
 46. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 45,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 47. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 46,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q, each of which is independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl,methoxy, and formyl.
 48. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 47,wherein R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl,methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl,trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, orquinolinyl.
 49. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 48, whereinR^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl,3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl.
 50. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 49, whereinR^(X) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,each of which is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q.
 51. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 50, whereinR^(X) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,each of which is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q, each substituent Q independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl,methoxy, and formyl.
 52. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 51,wherein R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl, phenyl,fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl.
 53. The compound of any one ofclaims 37 to 52, wherein R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl,2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl, phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, orbenzyl.
 54. The compound of any one of claims 37 to 45, wherein R^(B)and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formheteroaryl or heterocyclyl, each optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.
 55. The compound of claim 54, wherein R^(B) and R^(X)together with the N atom to which they are attached form heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 56. The compoundof claim 54 or 55, wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom towhich they are attached form monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl, eachoptionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 57. The compoundof any one of claims 54 to 56, wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with theN atom to which they are attached form pyrrol-1-yl,2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, or indol-1-yl.
 58. The compound of claim 54,wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they areattached form heterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.
 59. The compound of claim 54 or 58, wherein R^(B) andR^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formmonocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclyl, each optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q.
 60. The compound of claim 54, 58, or 59,wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they areattached form pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl. 61.The compound of any one of claims 23 to 60, wherein R^(2A) is —OR^(2′).62. The compound of claim 61, wherein R^(2A) is —OH.
 63. The compound ofany one of claims 23 to 60, wherein R^(A) is NR^(2b)R^(2c).
 64. Thecompound of claim 63, wherein R^(2A) is —NHR^(2c), and R^(2c) is C₁₋₆alkyl or heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 65. The compound of claim 63 or 64, wherein R^(2A)is —NH₂, —NHCH₃, —NHCH₂CH₂OH, or —NH(tetrazolyl).
 66. The compound ofany one of claims 23 to 60, wherein R^(2A) is —N(R^(2b))OR^(2c).
 67. Thecompound of claim 66, wherein R^(2A) is —NHOR^(2c).
 68. The compound ofclaim 66 or 67, wherein R^(2A) is —NHOH.
 69. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 14, wherein R² is heteroaryl, optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q.
 70. The compound of any one of claims 1 to14 or 69, wherein R² is monocyclic heteroaryl, optionally substitutedwith one or more substituents Q.
 71. The compound of any one of claims 1to 14, 69, or 70, wherein R² is 5-membered heteroaryl, optionallysubstituted with one or more substituents Q.
 72. The compound of any oneof claims 1 to 14 and 69 to 71, having the structure of Formula (XXIV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein U² is —N═or —O—; and V² is —N═ or —C(OH)═.
 73. The compound of claim 72, whereinthe compound is a compound of Formula (XXV):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 74. The compoundof claim 72, wherein the compound is a compound of Formula (XXVI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 75. The compoundof claim 72, wherein the compound is a compound of Formula (XXVIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 76. The compoundof any one of claims 72 to 75, wherein R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 77. Thecompound of claim 76, wherein R⁷ is chloro or methoxy.
 78. The compoundof claim 72, wherein the compound is a compound of Formula (XXVII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 79. The compoundof claim 78, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo. or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 80. Thecompound of claim 78 or 79, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium,chloro, or methoxy.
 81. The compound of any one of claims 72 to 80,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 82. The compound of any one of claims 72 to 81,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q, each of which is independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl,methoxy, and formyl.
 83. The compound of any one of claims 72 to 82,wherein R^(B) is phenyl, naphthyl, pyridyl, or quinolinyl, each of whichis optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q, each of whichis independently selected from bromo, chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl,trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl, and methoxy.
 84. The compoundof any one of claims 72 to 83, wherein R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl,fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl, methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl,ethylphenyl, propylphenyl, methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl,bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl, trifluorophenyl, naphthyl,fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, or quinolinyl.
 85. The compound ofany one of claims 72 to 84, wherein R^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl,4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl,4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl, 3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl,4-formylphenyl, 2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl,2,4,5-trifluorophenyl, naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl,2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, or quinolin-5-yl.
 86. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 14 and 69 to 71, having the structure of Formula(XXIX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 87. The compoundof claim 86, having the structure of Formula (XXX):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 88. The compoundof claim 86, having the structure of Formula (XXXI):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 89. The compoundof claim 86, having the structure of Formula (XXXIII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 90. The compoundof any one of claims 86 to 89, wherein R⁷ is deuterium, halo, or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 91. Thecompound of claim 90, wherein R⁷ is chloro or methoxy.
 92. The compoundof claim 86, having the structure of Formula (XXXII):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 93. The compoundof claim 92, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium, halo. or —O—C₁₋₆alkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 94. Thecompound of claim 92 or 93, wherein R^(7a) is hydrogen, deuterium,chloro, or methoxy.
 95. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 94,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 96. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 95,wherein R^(B) is monocyclic or bicyclic C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or monocyclic orbicyclic heteroaryl, each of which is optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q, each of which is independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl,methoxy, and formyl.
 97. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 96,wherein R^(B) is phenyl, bromophenyl, fluorophenyl, cyanophenyl,methylphenyl, trifluoromethylphenyl, ethylphenyl, propylphenyl,methoxyphenyl, formylphenyl, bromo-fluorophenyl, difluorophenyl,trifluorophenyl, naphthyl, fluoropyridyl, fluoro-methylpyridyl, orquinolinyl.
 98. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 97, whereinR^(B) is phenyl, 3-bromophenyl, 4-bromophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl,3-cyanophenyl, 3-methylphenyl, 4-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 4-ethylphenyl, 4-isopropylphenyl,3-methoxyphenyl, 4-methoxyphenyl, 4-formylphenyl,2-bromo-4-fluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4,5-trifluorophenyl,naphth-2-yl, 2-fluoropyrid-5-yl, 2-fluoro-3-methyl-pyrid-5-yl, orquinolin-5-yl.
 99. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 98, whereinR^(X) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,each of which is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q.
 100. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 99, whereinR^(X) is (i) hydrogen; or (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, or C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,each of which is optionally substituted with one, two, or threesubstituents Q, each substituent Q independently selected from bromo,chloro, fluoro, cyano, methyl, trifluoromethyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyl,methoxy, and formyl.
 101. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 100,wherein R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, hydroxyethyl, propyl, phenyl,fluorophenyl, formylphenyl, or benzyl.
 102. The compound of any one ofclaims 86 to 101, wherein R^(X) is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl,2-hydroxyethyl, n-propyl, phenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 4-formylphenyl, orbenzyl.
 103. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 94, wherein R^(B)and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formheteroaryl or heterocyclyl, each optionally substituted with one or moresubstituents Q.
 104. The compound of claim 103, wherein R^(B) and R^(X)together with the N atom to which they are attached form heteroaryl,optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.
 105. Thecompound of claim 103 or 104, wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with theN atom to which they are attached form monocyclic or bicyclicheteroaryl, each optionally substituted with one or more substituents Q.106. The compound of any one of claims 103 to 105, wherein R^(B) andR^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formpyrrol-1-yl, 2-amino-imidazol-1-yl, or indol-1-yl.
 107. The compound ofclaim 103, wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to whichthey are attached form heterocyclyl, optionally substituted with one ormore substituents Q.
 108. The compound of claim 107, wherein R^(B) andR^(X) together with the N atom to which they are attached formmonocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclyl, each optionally substituted withone or more substituents Q.
 109. The compound of claim 107 or 108,wherein R^(B) and R^(X) together with the N atom to which they areattached form pyrrolidin-1-yl, piperidin-1-yl, or 4-morpholin-4-yl. 110.The compound of anyone of claims 86 to 109, wherein U² is —N═.
 111. Thecompound of any one of claims 86 to 109, wherein U² is —O—.
 112. Thecompound of any one of claims 86 to 111, wherein V² is —N═.
 113. Thecompound of any one of claims 86 to 111, wherein V² is —C(OH)═.
 114. Thecompound of any one of claims 86 to 109, wherein U² and V² are each —N═.115. The compound of any one of claims 86 to 109, wherein U² is —O— andV² is —C(OH)═.
 116. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 115, whereinR³ is hydrogen, deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substitutedwith one, two, or three substituents Q.
 117. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 116, wherein R³ is hydrogen, deuterium, or methyl.
 118. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 to 117, wherein R⁴ is hydrogen,deuterium, halo, or C₁₋₆ alkyl optionally substituted with one, two, orthree substituents Q.
 119. The compound of any one of claims 1 to 118,wherein R⁴ is hydrogen or deuterium.
 120. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 118, wherein R⁴ is halo.
 121. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 118 and 120, wherein R⁴ is fluoro.
 122. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 118, wherein R⁴ is C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedwith one, two, or three substituents Q.
 123. The compound of any one ofclaims 1 to 118 and 122, wherein R⁴ is methyl.
 124. The compound of anyone of claims 1 to 123, wherein R⁵ is hydrogen or deuterium.
 125. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 to 123, wherein R⁶ is hydrogen ordeuterium.
 126. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound is:2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A1;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A2;2-[(1Z)-1-({2-chloro-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A3;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A4;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A5;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A6;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A7;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-cyanophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A8;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid A9;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-ethylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A10;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A11;2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-chloro-4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A12;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({2-methoxy-4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A13;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A14;2-[(1Z)-1-({2-chloro-4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A15;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2,4-difluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A16;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-bromo-4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A17;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(2,4,5-trifluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A18;3-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoicacid A19;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(6-fluoropyridin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A20;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(6-fluoro-5-methylpyridin-3-yl)oxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A21;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(quinolin-5-yloxy)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid A22;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA23;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA24;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]acetamideA25;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-methylacetamideA26;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamideA27;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-(1H-tetrazol-5-yl)acetamideA28;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A29;2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[benzyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A30;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(methyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A31;2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[ethyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A32;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(propyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A33;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-((4-fluorophenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid A34;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(4-formylphenyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A35;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-formylphenyl)(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A36;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA37;2-[(1Z)-1-({4-[benzyl(4-fluorophenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA38;5-{[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-[(3-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA39;5-{[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA40;5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-{[4-(4-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA41;5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA42;5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA43;5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA44;5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA45;5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-{[4-(3-methylphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA46;3-(4-{[(1Z)-2-methyl-3-[2-(1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)ethyl]-1H-inden-1-ylidene]methyl}phenoxy)benzonitrileA47;5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-methoxyphenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA48;5-{2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(3-bromophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA49;5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA50;5-{2-[(1Z)-2-methyl-1-{[4-(naphthalen-2-yloxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA51;(Z)-3-((2-methyl-1-(4-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)methyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5(4H)-oneA52;5-{[(1E)-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA53;5-{[(1E)-1-[(3-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]methyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleA54;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A55;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A56;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(1H-indol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A57;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methy1-1H-inden-3-yl]acetic acid A58;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A59;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A60;(2E)-3-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]prop-2-enoicacid A61;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A62;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfinyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A63;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A64;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)pyridine-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A65;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A66;(2E)-4-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]but-2-enoicacid A67;2-[(1Z)-4,5-difluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A68;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2,4-dimethyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid A69;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA70;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA71;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(1H-indol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA72;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(2-amino-1H-imidazol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA73;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA74;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(1H-pyrrol-1-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA75;(2E)-3-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyprop-2-enamideA76;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfonyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA77;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorobenzenesulfinyl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA78;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)sulfanyl]phenyl}methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA79;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)pyridine-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA80;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[6-(4-fluorophenoxy)-5-methylpyridin-3-yl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA81;(2E)-4-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxybut-2-enamideA82;2-[(1Z)-4,5-difluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA83;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2,4-dimethyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA84; or2-[(1Z)-5-Fluoro-1-({4-[(4-fluorophenyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]phenyl}-methylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideA85;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamideC1;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamideC2;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-hydroxy-N-methylacetamideC3;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(propan-2-yl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]-N-hydroxyacetamideD1;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D2;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D3;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-fluoro-4-methylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D4;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3,4-difluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D5;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3-nitrophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D6;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D7;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-2-(2-methyl-propyl)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D8;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-benzyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D9;2-[(1Z)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D10;2-[(1Z)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D11;2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-trifluoromethyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D12;2-[(1Z)-1-{[3-methyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D13;2-[(1Z)-1-{[2-methyl-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D14;2-[(1Z)-5,7-difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D15;2-[(1Z)-4,6-difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D16;2-[(1Z)-5-tert-butyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D17;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-phenoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid D18;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-(2-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D19;2-[(1Z)-5,7-difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D20;2-[(1Z)-4,6-difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D21;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-methoxyphenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D22;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-(4-fluoro-3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D23;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-cyanophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D24;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-chlorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D25;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[4-trifluoromethylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D26;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[3-trifluoromethylphenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D27;2-[(1Z)-4-methoxy-1-(4-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D28;2-[(1Z)-6-methoxy-1-(4-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D29;2-[(1Z)-6-trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D30;2-[(1Z)-5-trifluoromethyl-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}-methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D31;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D32;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(4-fluorophenoxy)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D33;2-[(1Z)-5-trifluoromethyl-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D34;2-[(1Z)-6-methoxy-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D35;2-[(1Z)-6-trifluoromethyl-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid D36;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({3-[methyl(phenyl)amino]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D37;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-[(3-methoxy-5-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid D38;2-[(1E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[3,4-difluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E1;2-[(1E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E2;2-[(1E)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E3;2-[(1E)-5,7-difluoro-2-methyl-1-({4-[4-fluorophenoxy]phenyl}methylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid E4;5-{2-[(1E)-1-[(4-phenoxyphenyl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]ethyl}-1H-1,2,3,4-tetrazoleE5; and2-[(1E)-5,7-difluoro-1-(3-(phenoxy)benzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]-aceticacid E6; or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or anisotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof.
 127. A pharmaceutical compositioncomprising the compound of any one of claims 1 to 126, or an enantiomer,a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture of two or morediastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or anisotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, or hydrate thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient.
 128. A method of treating, preventing, or ameliorating one ormore symptoms of a fibrotic disease in a subject, comprisingadministering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effectiveamount of the compound of any one of claims 1 to
 126. 129. The method ofclaim 128, wherein the fibrotic disease is a metabolic disease.
 130. Themethod of claim 128 or 129, wherein the fibrotic disease is a liverdisease.
 131. The method of any one of claims 128 to 130, wherein thefibrotic disease is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
 132. Themethod of any one of claims 128 to 131, wherein the fibrotic disease isnonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
 133. A method of treating,preventing, or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a proliferativedisease in a subject, comprising administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of the compound of any one of claims 1to
 126. 134. The method of claim 133, wherein the proliferative diseaseis cancer.
 135. The method of any one of claims 128 to 134, wherein thesubject is a human.
 136. A method of inhibiting the growth of a cell,comprising contacting the cell with an effective amount of the compoundof any one of claims 1 to
 126. 137. The method of claim 136, wherein thecell is a cancerous cell.
 138. A method of treating, preventing, orameliorating one or more symptoms of a fibrotic disease in a subject,comprising administering to the subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a therapeutically effective amountof a compound of Formula (I-A):

or an enantiomer, a mixture of enantiomers, a diastereomer, a mixture oftwo or more diastereomers, a tautomer, a mixture of two or moretautomers, or an isotopic variant thereof; or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, or prodrug thereof; wherein: R¹ is(a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R² is —CN, —C(O)OR^(2a),—C(O)NR^(2b)R^(2c), —C(O)N(R^(2b))OR^(2c), —OR^(2a), —NR^(2b)R^(2c), orheteroaryl; wherein R²a, R², and R^(2c) are each independently hydrogen,C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl,C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; R³, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are eachindependently (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a),—C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a),—OC(O)OR^(1a), —OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—OS(O)R^(1a), —OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); each R⁷ is independently (a)deuterium, cyano, halo, or nitro; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, orheterocyclyl; or (c) —C(O)R^(1a), —C(O)OR^(1a), —C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—C(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OR^(1a), —OC(O)R^(1a), —OC(O)OR^(1a),—OC(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OC(NR^(1a))NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)R^(1a),—OS(O)₂R^(1a), —OS(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), —OS(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)C(O)OR^(1d),—NR^(1a)C(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), NR^(1a)C(NR^(1d))NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(1d), —NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c),—NR^(1a)S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c), —SR^(1a), —S(O)R^(1a), —S(O)₂R^(1a),—S(O)NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —S(O)₂NR^(1b)R^(1c); or two adjacent R⁷ togetherwith the phenyl group to which they are attached form naphthyl orbicyclic heteroaryl; R^(C) is (a) hydrogen, deuterium, cyano, halo, ornitro; or (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or (c) —OR^(1a),—NR^(1b)R^(1c), or —NR^(1a)C(O)R^(1d); L is C₁₋₆ alkylene or C₂₋₆alkenylene; n is an integer of 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4; and each R^(1a),R^(1b), R^(1c), and R^(1d) is independently hydrogen, deuterium, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or R^(1a) and R^(1c) together withthe C and N atoms to which they are attached form heterocyclyl; orR^(1b) and R^(1c) together with the N atom to which they are attachedform heterocyclyl; wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkenylene,alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl isoptionally substituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two,three, or four, substituents Q, wherein each Q is independently selectedfrom: (a) deuterium, cyano, halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl,heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl, each of which is further optionallysubstituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two, three, orfour, substituents Q^(a); and (c) —C(O)R^(a), —C(O)OR^(a),—C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —C(O)SR^(a), —C(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —C(S)R^(a),—C(S)OR^(a), —C(S)NR^(b)R^(c), —OR^(a), —OC(O)R^(a), —OC(O)OR^(a),—OC(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(O)SR^(a), —OC(NR^(a))NR^(b)R^(c), —OC(S)R^(a),—OC(S)OR^(a), —OC(S)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)R^(a), —OS(O)₂R^(a),—OS(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —OS(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)R^(d),—NR^(a)C(O)OR^(d), —NR^(a)C(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(O)SR^(d),—NR^(a)C(NR^(d))NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)C(S)R^(d), —NR^(a)C(S)OR^(d),—NR^(a)C(S)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(1a)S(O)R^(d), —NR^(1a)S(O)₂R^(d),—NR^(1a)S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), —NR^(a)S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), —SR^(a), —S(O)R^(a),—S(O)₂R^(a), —S(O)NR^(b)R^(c), and —S(O)₂NR^(b)R^(c), wherein eachR^(a), R^(b), R^(c), and R^(d) is independently (i) hydrogen ordeuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl, eachof which is optionally substituted with one or more, in one embodiment,one, two, three, or four, substituents Q^(a); or (iii) R^(b) and R^(c)together with the N atom to which they are attached form heterocyclyloptionally substituted with one or more, in one embodiment, one, two,three, or four, substituents Q^(a); wherein each Q^(a) is independentlyselected from: (a) deuterium, cyano, halo, nitro, and oxo; (b) C₁₋₆alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅aralkyl, heteroaryl, and heterocyclyl; and (c) —C(O)R^(e), —C(O)OR^(e),—C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —C(O)SR^(e), —C(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —C(S)R^(e),—C(S)OR^(e), —C(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —OR^(e), —OC(O)R^(e), —OC(O)OR^(e),—OC(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(O)SR^(e), —OC(NR^(e))NR^(f)R^(g), —OC(S)R^(e),—OC(S)OR^(e), —OC(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)R^(e), —OS(O)₂R^(e),—OS(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —OS(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)R^(h),—NR^(e)C(O)OR^(f), —NR^(e)C(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(O)SR^(f),—NR^(e)C(NR^(h))NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)C(S)R^(h), —NR^(e)C(S)OR^(f),—NR^(e)C(S)NR^(f)R^(g), —NRS(O)R^(h), —NR^(e)S(O)₂R^(h),—NR^(e)S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), —NR^(e)S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g), —SR^(e), —S(O)R^(e),—S(O)₂R^(e), —S(O)NR^(f)R^(g), and —S(O)₂NR^(f)R^(g); wherein eachR^(e), R^(f), R^(g), and R^(h) is independently (i) hydrogen ordeuterium; (ii) C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, C₇₋₁₅ aralkyl, heteroaryl, or heterocyclyl; or(iii) R^(f) and R^(g) together with the N atom to which they areattached form heterocyclyl.
 139. The method of claim 138, wherein thefibrotic disease is a metabolic disease.
 140. The method of claim 138 or139, wherein the fibrotic disease is a liver disease.
 141. The method ofany one of claims 138 to 140, wherein the fibrotic disease isnonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
 142. The method of any one ofclaims 138 to 141, wherein the fibrotic disease is nonalcoholicsteatohepatitis (NASH).
 143. The method of any one of claims 138 to 142,wherein the subject is a human.
 144. The method of any one of claims 138to 143, wherein the compound is:(Z)-2-(2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acid B1;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acid B2;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-cyanobenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B3;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-cyanobenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B4;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-methylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B5;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-trifluoromethylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B6;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-trifluoromethylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B7;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-ethylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B8;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B9;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-t-butylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B10;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-ethyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B11;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-(2-methylpropyl)-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B12;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(3-methoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B13;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-methoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B14;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-ethoxybenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B15;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B16;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-(pyrid-2-yl)benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B17;(Z)-2-(5-chloro-2-methyl-1-(4-t-butylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B18;(Z)-2-(5-methyl-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B19;(Z)-2-(5-ethyl-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B20;(Z)-2-(5-isopropyl-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B21;(Z)-2-(5-methoxy-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B22;(Z)-2-(5-ethoxy-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B23;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)acetamideB24;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-methylacetamideB25;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylacetamideB26;(Z)-2-(1-(4-acetamidobenzylidene)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B27;(Z)-3-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)propanoicacid B28;(Z)-5-(2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethyl)-1H-tetrazoleB29;(Z)-5-(2-(1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethyl)-1H-tetrazoleB30; (Z)-2-(4-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(benzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)acetic acidB31;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-dimethylaminobenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)propanoicacid B32;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-[(2-hydroxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B33;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(naphthalen-2-yl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B34;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-[(4-methylnaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B35;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-[(2-methoxynaphthalen-1-yl)methylidene]-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B36;2-[(1Z)-1-[(4-cyclopropylphenyl)methylidene]-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B37;2-[(1Z)-1-[(4-cyclopentylphenyl)methylidene]-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B38;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(prop-1-en-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B39;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(2-fluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B40;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B41;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[4-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B42;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoicacid B43;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]propanoicacid B44;2-[(1Z)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B45;2-[(1Z)-7-fluoro-2-methyl-1-{[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]methylidene}-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B46;2-[(1Z)-1-{[4-(1,3-difluoropropan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B47;2-[(1Z)-5-fluoro-1-{[3-fluoro-4-(propan-2-yl)phenyl]methylidene}-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl]aceticacid B48;(E)-2-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-1H-inden-3-yl)aceticacid B49;(E)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)acetamideB50;(E)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)-N-methylacetamideB51;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethan-1-olB52;(Z)-2-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)ethan-1-aminoB53; or(Z)-3-(5-fluoro-1-(4-isopropylbenzylidene)-2-methyl-1H-inden-3-yl)propanenitrileB54; or a tautomer, a mixture of two or more tautomers, or an isotopicvariant thereof; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, or prodrug thereof.